~Hazel~ “How are we really going to plan a party without him knowing? I mean he’s very observant, we’ve never done one without him finding out just in time.” All I could hear were complaints about how observant Jaden was and they weren’t lies. It was a good thing but in most cases for us and in other cases it wasn’t so good as we’ve never been able to successfully pull off a surprise party for him before without him finding out just in time. “Don’t worry about it, I’m so sure that it's going to work out this time around and we’ll all be surprised.” I was putting all my hope on Asher and he better not fail me. We didn’t actually need the whole week to plan a surprise but to catch him by surprise so he wouldn’t suspect a thing. With Asher with him all day trying to mend a relationship that might take weeks or forever, it was just the perfect distraction as all his mind would think of was how he didn’t want Asher around. I wanted him to sort whatever it was
~Asher~ It’s been days since I've been going to pick up Jaden and he still hasn't spoken since his last words to me on the first day. And that wasn’t a problem as I was still overwhelmed and was happy he would still drive round with us before going home. I could say that Ross had a bond that I wished I had with Jaden but I wouldn’t rush him. He had a way with my boy and Jaden answered a few of his questions leaving me completely out and would be quiet if I was the one asking. I was still a lot glad that I was able to hear him speak as Ross at every single opportunity tried to engage him in conversations for my sake. At least I have new information now as they talked about how lately he’s intrigued to try drawing a car as he’s never really drawn but only done painting. Ross's eyes moved knowingly and with a small smile as he found out other similar traits between us. They always talked leaving me completely out of their conversation and I sat there through
~Hazel~“What do you mean if he’s here?” I could feel my voice faltering as we stood still and frozen with surprised faces staring straight at Asher who wasn’t being the best comedian right now. I watched him think it through as he placed his hand on his forehead in confusion as he turned around trying to make out places where we could have hid him. “Talk to me Asher! Where the hell is my son? What have you done to him? What do you mean if he’s here? Explain because I’m lost!” How I could get all the questions out in one sentence wasn’t my concern right now as my hands faltered and my head spun in a circle as I tried to understand what was going on. “Please Rose get him to tell us what’s happening?” I held her shoulders with the last strength in me as my legs weakened and the tears fought and flowed down freely from my cheeks. Not again! Not Jaden. “Calm down Hazel, I'll find him and make sure he’s safe.” I could hear the uncertainty in his voice but I allow
~Hazel~ After a lot of worrying and my face trying to remain calm as I was torn to shreds already on the insides but still chose to look the opposite from what my insides were looking like right now. The facts were just there as it was all pointing to Asher. And Tristan wasn’t being the calmest as he was totally against Asher’s idea of staying over till he could figure something out. I allowed them to do whatever they thought they were doing as my mind travelled to a lot of places in a minute as I wondered where exactly my baby could be and what he was doing. He had gone through all the lengths to convince me that he didn’t have a hand in whatever this is and was trying to force his way into staying, claiming it was his son we were talking about. I didn’t have the time and strength to give any reply to him with what I had in mind as it was just at the tip of my tongue to mutter those words at him that could break every limb of his body. What if it was truly
~Asher~ My eyes watched her carefully and silently until she fell asleep. I wish she could sleep through it all as the fight and hurt in her eyes could not be mistaken as she tried to put up a facade to cover up everything. I could tell how broken she was and it was normal but the feeling and thoughts that I might just be behind this once again wasn’t doing anything to calm me down. After much thinking I carried her carefully in my arms and took her back to her house and laid her carefully on her bed and she didn’t notice or move through it all. I was thinking I’ll have a lot of explaining to do if she wakes up halfway and catches sight of me trying to place her gently on the bed. She didn’t wake up but looked nervous even in her sleep as she kept mummering for Jaden to come back. I left her there after confirming she wouldn’t wake up anytime soon and moved to Jaden’s room. I stood still at the door wide open, refusing to enter just at once as I might re
~Hazel~ I didn’t know how I slept off or when I slept off but I woke up on my bed and as the first light hit my eyes it all came rolling back with distinctive pictures. I was hoping secretly that it was all a nightmare and everything that happened the day before wasn’t real. But who was I kidding, the moon goddess never had me as her favourite and couldn’t personally just wave this off for me. I stood up, holding it all in, reminding myself that I needed to be strong and not break down for anyone as I needed to be strong to get Jaden back. I walked out of my room and stood in front of his closed door as I was faced straight at it and I didn’t know what to do or say. By now I should either be knocking to enter his room to get him ready for school or if as it should have been, we should have been talking about his birthday presents from yesterday and how surprised he was. I should be staring at his face with the cutest smile on it, with those smart and bright features
~Asher~ “You are certain he was a wolf?” I stood firmly with my eyes watching Mrs Sally closely like a hawk. I could feel her a little shaken under my gaze as she was nervous or maybe just a little frightened. I got earlier information from Hazel and I know that she’s the least person to suspect and didn’t have a reason to lie or any of that sort. “Yes Mr stone. I can always tell a wolf from a lycan and besides his scent was very distinct to miss it.” We’ve gone round this, asking the same questions over and over again. It was still the same answer and she didn’t waver with it. I had to make sure she knew what she was talking about so I avoided Hazel's confirmation and went the old way and continued repeating the question with every next tone rising higher than the first. She was supposed to be caught unaware and under the pressure of wanting to answer me as the speed I asked each question was enough to let her switch roles if she was lying or wasn’t sure of wha
~Hazel~ All I had to do was to wait till Asher had gone to wherever he wanted to go to before leaving. I was glad he didn’t ask me why since he wasn’t in any place to ask such questions. I was doing a whole lot already by allowing him into my home and letting him stay without arguments even though Kyra had made it clear that she liked his scent. I’ve done a lot convincing and bringing our minds back to what he had done in the past and how we should be really acting like his biggest enemy. She wouldn’t get any of that and pushed those thoughts out. Before she does anything stupid I’ll leave to meet Tristan as he had the answer to the most important question I had. “Only Jaden matters right now.” I muttered under my breath and of course she agreed as he was our pup and that was a limit to many things. I didn’t bother asking him where he was going as it wasn’t my business too. We weren’t that close to ask such questions, so I left immediately he did and went s