CHAPTER 97 HAZEL'S POV; Breakfast this morning had to be the most awkward I had ever experienced since I came here. Onyx was purposefully ignoring me and I could see it in the way he was either focused on his food or talking with Cherry. Hadn't he heard what Cherry had said about me? I had wished the ground had opened to swallow me up because how had it gotten to her so quickly? Though I was nervous, I knew I had to confront Onyx and ask him why he had gone ahead to tell everyone that we had sex. Wasn't he the one who had been smiling at me a few days ago and trying to talk to me? Hadn't he been the one who sent those flowers, chocolates and a handwritten note? Hadn't he been the one who had gone all the way to get my friends and brother a chocolate box so he could appease me? Where did all that go? How did things change? I had been carried away by the little show of affection and now it had been withdrawn. I was slowly starting to realize myself. It
CHAPTER 98 SELAH'S POV; The week had passed in a blur. From having to get used to the fact that somehow, my father was involved in all these to having to watch them both get all lovey dovey with each other. It was so strange. My mother had left my father a long time ago and he just accepted her with open arms. I didn't think I was going to do that even with someone I really loved. But it was a good thing that there was peace in our home. Onyx hadn't visited since the kidnap and my nightmares were starting to get fewer, dropping to only a few days. Today was a Saturday and both my parents were busy outside. I climbed down the stairs and went straight to the living room. It had already been cleaned up and I wasn't surprised because my father usually did that on weekends. I was hungry so I decided to go to the kitchen and as I walked past the coffee table where my father usually dropped his cup of coffee and his daily bulletin, my eyes caught the hea
CHAPTER 99 ONYX'S POV; At least, things were starting to get better. Hazel and I had settled things and maybe we could carry on from there. She remained in my arms the whole afternoon and we talked about a lot and nothing. I felt that squeeze in my heart and my wolf was starting to come alive. I had ignored her the whole time, forgetting how amazing she could be. I didn't even think she had an atom of amazingness in her. I didn't know she was this learned and intelligent. "When did you start reading?" "My father taught me to read when he was sick," She replied slowly. "I couldn't read at the age of eleven but he taught me to and for a year, I learnt how to read before finally reading on my own and on my twelfth birthday, I woke up to a dead father. Imagine getting a dead body for a birthday gift," Shit. Hazel had gone through a lot. She really had. I couldn't imagine taking care of myself and Cherry at the age of twelve or starting to hunt animals fo
CHAPTER 100 HAZEL'S POV; The day passed by in a blur. I spent most of my day in my room, thinking about the events that had started happening previously, absolutely confused on what to do. Later in the evening, when it was time for dinner, I had asked one of the maids to serve me in my room and she did so. As she placed the tray on my bedside table, I stopped and frowned a bit, staring at her in curiosity. "What's your name?" "Hattie." She replied, finding it hard to maintain eye contact with me but I wasn't fazed. It was common amongst maids. I always wondered why they were always afraid to look in the eyes of people. "Hattie," I said and sat up. I had been seeing her several times since last week. She had been the one to clean up the blood stained sheets this morning, and was the one to attend to all errands which was quite unusual. Different maids came at different times to attend to different errands and for the past few days, she had been the o
CHAPTER 101 HAZEL'S POV; I woke up with a start. I was suddenly feeling nauseous and when I tried to climb out of the bed, I realized that Onyx had his arms wrapped around my waist. I immediately pushed his arm off and flew out of the bed, rushing into the bathroom as I retched all the content of my belly into the toilet. It didn't stop when I expected it and even after I had retched it all up, I felt like I was going to retch up my intestines. I burst into tears because the pain was too much and I was getting weaker as time passed. I felt a presence behind me and someone slowly wrapped my hair around their hand and rubbed my back soothingly. "I'm here, you're alright," Onyx's unmistakable voice came. I retched the last time and spat the saliva before leaning away from the toilet with tears in my eyes and fatigue engulfing my whole body. I felt slightly dizzy and unable to raise myself from the floor. Onyx stood me up and flushed the toilet before
CHAPTER 102 ONYX'S POV; Hazel had gotten pregnant sooner than I expected and it had come as a surprise. A good surprise. I was so happy and I couldn't wait to inform my parents this evening. They were going to be so happy. I could envision the look of pride in my father's eyes as he commended me for making the right choice. I was so happy and I promised myself that I was going to treat her better than ever. Later in the day, when I had made sure she was asleep, I decided to drive to the temple to see my parents. It was a short drive as the temple was close to the palace. I felt that exciting squeeze in my chest. I was impatient to get to them so I could tell them about Hazel's pregnancy. The temple was quiet and serene as usual and I paid my respects at the door before walking in through the aisles and hoping to see my parents awake. A few shamans were walking towards me and as soon as I saw them, I turned away. They weren't meant to see certain t
CHAPTER 103 HAZEL'S POV; I had been asleep for a while. Pregnancy could be really daunting. I had slept over five times since today and on each waking moment, I was greeted with more desire to sleep and I did sleep. I was being carried like an egg. The maids brought food for me and Theresa even visited after my last waking up. "Who knew you would get pregnant this fast," She chuckled as she stepped into the room with a bright smile on her face. I sat up and returned her smile. I felt so content and at peace and as she drew out a seat, I picked a scone from the plate beside me that had been served by one of the maids. I shrugged. "I didn't expect it either," "You don't know how happy I am," Theresa said. "It took a long time for Onyx to come to terms with the fact that he actually cares about you," "Long time?" I asked, shooting a brow up. She nodded. "Yes. Well, that's in the past. We're here. I am sure he's going to throw a party for you.
CHAPTER 104 HAZEL'S POV; I was visibly shaking by now. Everyone was watching and Cherry had even joined in. There was no way I could defend myself in the face of all these. But deep down, I knew I had never had any encounter with that guard. I didn't even remember his face. He stood there, head bowed low. I couldn't stop myself so I walked to him. "Do I know you?" He hesitated for a while before he looked up at me and nodded. "Yes, you do," "From where? Where have we met?" "We didn't particularly meet. I had accompanied you one evening to see your brother," I laughed and turned to Onyx. "We can ask Zion. I have never been accompanied by this man!" Onyx totally ignored me and I turned back to look at the guard who had his head bowed low again. "You know this is a lie. You better speak the truth and don't put me in another trouble. I am with child! Can you stop?! Whoever asked you to do this doesn't like me and you're letting them use you,"
CHAPTER 133 HAZEL'S POV; "Don't you look breathtaking tonight, honey?" Queen Arya squealed as I took the steps down. The room was filled with guests and everyone seemed to be merry. I was taken back to this morning and how the execution bad been carried out. The people had gathered around the front of the palace, all waiting as the offenders stood in a line. Selah and her parents were banished and the maid who had helped in executing the poisoning had been executed and I thought that was quite unfair. I'd have loved to see Selah hanging off a rope as she gagged for the last of her breath. But banishing them was worse than executing them. Whenever anyone was banished, it was taken to the Lycan Confederate and they would be stamped unwanted by any Packs around and always hunted down by wolf hunters so I understood why Onyx had let them live to suffer. The guard who had also agreed to the fact that we were having an affair was executed for lying agai
CHAPTER 133 HAZEL'S POV; "Don't you look breathtaking tonight, honey?" Queen Arya squealed as I took the steps down. The room was filled with guests and everyone seemed to be merry. I was taken back to this morning and how the execution bad been carried out. The people had gathered around the front of the palace, all waiting as the offenders stood in a line. Selah and her parents were banished and the maid who had helped in executing the poisoning had been executed and I thought that was quite unfair. I'd have loved to see Selah hanging off a rope as she gagged for the last of her breath. But banishing them was worse than executing them. Whenever anyone was banished, it was taken to the Lycan Confederate and they would be stamped unwanted by any Packs around and always hunted down by wolf hunters so I understood why Onyx had let them live to suffer. The guard who had also agreed to the fact that we were having an affair was executed for lying agai
CHAPTER 132 ONYX'S POV; There was a lot I had to do. But first, I needed to be alone. After welcoming my parents and speaking to Cherry, I turned and walked back into my study. Theresa followed behind me. I knew she had something to tell me. Once I was in the confines of my study, I turned to look at her. "You've got something to tell me?" Theresa nodded and went ahead to pull out a seat. She took a seat and stared at me. "I'd rather you took your seat," Nodding, I pulled out a seat. "I hope you're not here to tell me something that'll make me worry? I think I've had enough drama for today," "It's not a lot that I want to say, Onyx. I just want to tell you that I am really happy you're coming to terms with everything changing," I leaned back against my chair and stroked my chin. "Theresa, I am really overwhelmed. All these time, I have been pushing the people that care about me away. I feel so terrible right now to be very honest. It feels like a
CHAPTER 131 HAZEL'S POV; I spent the next few minutes staring down at my hands. I felt stronger than ever. Smiling, I let my claws jut out before letting it go back in. Squealing in delight, I fell back flat on the bed and smiled. A knock sounded on the door. I sat up immediately and stood to my feet. Twisting the knob, the door opened. Onyx stood there. I was taken aback but I let him in anyway. He looked really dull and like he needed a hug but I stepped back and maintained my position, my hand behind my back. "You're well, aren't you?" He asked when he stopped in the middle of the room and looked around. "Yes, I am," I replied with a nod. He said nothing for the next few moments. He busied himself with checking the window to be sure the locks were intact. I stood there, watching him with slight surprise. Why was he doing all these? "What's going on?" I finally asked. He turned to look at me. "I want to be sure the locks are intact
CHAPTER 130 ONYX'S POV; I drove into the palace, shaking with anger. Seeing Hazel had released something in me. All the pent up anger and hatred had come flowing out of my whole being and I didn't want to see her close to me at all. Once I parked my car, I pushed the door open and shut it with a thud. I walked straight into the palace. The Priest stood in the middle of the great room. A lady dressed in a cloak stood behind him, her head bowed low. I stopped before him. "It's a surprise to see you here after such a long time. I hope you have come with great news concerning the recovery of my parents?" He looked at me with obvious displeasure and took a step towards him. "That is not why I have come here, Alpha Onyx," "Is something wrong?" "Terribly. And for the fact that you have been aware and hiding it. It's terrible," . "What are you talking about?" "Have you forgotten? It's so funny how you tend to forget things because you force yourself t
CHAPTER 129 HAZEL'S POV; It felt beautiful to be running with so much speed past trees and vegetation. I moved with the breeze, feeling free. I had shifted and I revelled in the strength it came with. It's speed and great hearing ability. So this was how it felt to be a wolf? This was how amazing it felt to have a wolf. I thought back to my brother and how he was going to be so shocked and filled with excitement as he shifted. And that made me change my course. I had been running towards the blood river which was the southern part of this lake but I made a side turn, going southwest. I ran for such a long time, going only through the forest as I knew it led to the back of our cottage. While I was eager to go through the front door, I knew I had to go. Through the back. There was a possibility that it had already been found out that I wasn't in my room. I mean, it was midday already and Theresa would be worried. At least, I hadn't informed her. Still, I h
CHAPTER 128 ONYX'S POV; I had no idea where to start from. Today was going to be hectic but I didn't care. I needed to find her and the first place I went to was her home. No one was home. The gates were latched and locked but the fence was short so I jumped over it. There was a possibility that Hazel had locked it to keep anyone off, just like the way she had made a false body in her bed. As I walked towards the porch of the cottage, I felt a wave of nervous feeling wash over me. She better be there or I was going to lose my shit. On getting to the door, I twisted the door knob but it was locked. I tried a few more times before realizing that she was indeed not at him. Maybe she locked herself in? I knew keeping keys outside was one common thing so I lifted the floor mat. There was no key there. I looked around then I find a vase standing at the other side. I walked to it and looked around but there was no key. Parting the leaves of the plant
CHAPTER 127 ONYX'S POV; "Where's my wife?!" I thundered as I walked through the corridor. The maids stood there, watching with fear. I had gone to Hazel's room to check on her but her door was locked. I knocked several times but no answer came. I knew she couldn't ignore me for that long even if she was mad at me or hated me. Something was wrong. I asked one of the guards to climb up her window and look in only for him to find out that she was not in bed but an array of pillows covered with her duvet to make it look like she was asleep. Once it was reported to me that she wasn't in her room, I went into a full blown panic and asked all my guards to search for her. I was so afraid. A lot of things ran through my head. What if she had been kidnapped by Selah a second time? I knew they were capable of doing that. Or maybe she had run away. But with who? Earl? I sent one of my guards to check if she was with Earl but he returned with negative news and
CHAPTER 126 HAZEL'S POV; The next morning, I woke up as early as five and put on a dress and a cloak around my body to conceal me from being seen. I would have told Theresa about my movements but she has done something to really annoy me yesterday. Telling her would have put more risk to this as I didn't trust her so much. Before going to bed last night, I had planned on how my movement was going to be, taking notes of routes to go through and how I was going to return. She walked to the window and looked out. There were guards stationed at different points but she wasn't going to go through the palace gates. She went back to her bed and picked two pillows and arranged it on the bed to look like someone was sleeping on it. Then she raised the duvet and placed it over the pillows. As soon as she was done, she picked the keys to her room. She was going to lock it. The maid would find the door locked and think I am asleep and it would only be a matter of