~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
~Hazel~ He successfully hides his shocked look behind his eyes and looks up at me very seriously as his facial expression took a whole new shape. “What’s it?!” I didn’t allow him to settle down with his statement as I butt in immediately. It’s almost 48 hours since I haven’t seen Jaden. I wasn’t purposely keeping time but it kept on ringing in my head without warning like they set an alarm in there. “I tried checking all the closeby packs as we immediately put a call ahead to block all roads 100 miles from here. The time of the incident and everything was calculated and luckily he had already closed down major roads already and created more checkpoints at almost every stop.” I listened to him carefully as I tried to get everything he just said after getting myself back when I thought I was almost lost at the 100 miles. “That’s pretty good right?” I didn’t know where he was driving at but the thought of Asher blocking down roads meant he was really doing somet
~Asher~I was back before her and knowing exactly where she was didn’t ever and would never sit well with me but I had to turn a blind eye to it and wait for her to get back. She came back that evening looking all quiet and tight faced. She didn’t mention a word to me and didn’t also eat anything when I asked her to after preparing something very simple and quick. Knowing her completely well and expecting nothing less as I wasn’t quite shocked since she was coming back from Tristan’s. He must have said something about me and maybe his dislike about not wanting me here or different shitty stuff like that. I allowed her to be and just put a plate in her room without her knowledge in the night as I moved quietly back to the sitting room. I knew what had to come with staying here before I decided to stay with her. Her bedroom was definitely a no go area and I couldn’t force my way into it. I couldn't stay in Jaden’s room as it didn’t feel quite right. And aside from the f
~Jaden~ We're sprawled out on the lush, dewy grass, the cool blades tickling my skin. Lily's back is against my chest, her hands on mine, which are relaxed on her lap. The night sky is a canvas of bright, vivid twinkling stars that are reflecting on the lake, and I feel a sense of wonder wash over me.I nuzzle my face into the curve of Lily's neck, inhaling the sweet scent of her skin. I feel a surge of excitement and happiness, and I smile, unable to contain my emotions."Molly," Lily says suddenly, her voice barely above a whisper.I sigh heavily, feeling a sting of guilt. "She lied to both of us," I mutter. "That bitch."Lily giggles. "Oh no, she was actually telling the truth to me," she says, her voice filled with amusement. "Well, except for the part about the lake, but yeah... She said good things about you. And she told me that you love me very much."I'm speechless, but then I laugh and plant a soft kiss at the base of Lily's neck. She shudders, breathing heavily agains
~Lily~ The twilight sky is a mixture of pinks and purples, the calm lake reflecting its serene beauty like a mirror. I sit on the bench, my heart racing with excitement and anticipation, but also a hint of anxiousness, like a butterfly fluttering in my chest.To be honest, Molly really placed me on the right track because I have almost forgotten the good moments Jaden and I have had together. I actually... want him. And I am very capable of giving him a second chance because of that.I pluck nervously at the hem of my dress, my fingers twitching with restless energy. Suddenly, I can hear footsteps, and now so accurately by the scent, I can tell it's not Jaden."Hey," Nova says, coming to stand in front of me with a smile on his face.He settles beside me, his weight causing the bench to creak softly. And lets out a deep, nervous sigh that draws my full attention to him."What are you doing here?""You..." He looks at me. "I'm here for you.""Oh!" I exclaim, shocked by his admission.
~Jaden~ I pace back and forth across my room, my footsteps echoing off the walls as anxiety gnaws at my insides. I stare at my hands, which are shaking like leaves, and jam them into my pockets, as if trying to physically restrain them."Damnit!" I let out a deep, heavy sigh, feeling the weight of my worry and impatience settling in.It's been a long while since I've felt this anxious. And I'm not just anxious about my upcoming coronation – I'm anxious because of Lily.But...There's no doubt in my mind that she'll listen to Molly; she's her friend, after all. But what if Molly can't convince her?I try to convince myself that everything will work out, but my heart is racing like a runaway train, my breath coming in short, sharp gasps."Gosh, Jaden, calm down," I whisper a stern warning to myself, my voice barely audible over the sound of my own ragged breathing and clamping my hand over my racing heart.Suddenly, there's a light and careful knock on the door, and I feel my heart ski
~Molly~ As I walk through the corridor, the sound of laughter and chatter carries from the main sitting room, a stark contrast to my own grouchy mood. I'm surrounded by people who seem to have found their silver lining, and it's almost ridiculous how optimistic they are.Meanwhile, I'm just trying to make it through the day, fueled by my desire for a satisfying meal and a long nap.The servants are a whirlwind of activity, racing from one place to another as they prepare the castle for Jaden's coronation. To be honest, it's all anyone can talk about, and as I enter the sitting room, I'm greeted by the sight of Tyler and Cameron inspecting Jaden's crown, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.Approaching them, I plaster a bright, artificial smile on my face. "Hello," I wave at them, but they look at me like I'm an alien.Tyler's eyes narrow, his brow furrowed in a grim expression, as he mutters, "If you're looking for Jaden, he's at the garden with Kade." I sense a hin
~Lily~ I didn’t want for any arms to come grab like my heart was wanting right now. It was like my heart and head were wanting two different things and I’ll have to starve one. “I fully understand your standpoint and why you might want to reject him and sincerely I’ll ask you to do just that.” Molly uttered, turning me to face her as she had her hands on my shoulders, forcing me to face her. “You don’t think I should listen to him right?” It was different from when I was outside, shouting at the top of my lungs, screaming hard out all my pains. Now I was a lot calmer, the reality becoming so real that he was my mate and somehow I wasn’t so scared of it now that he wasn’t in front of me. It was like my heart already accepted it but my head was still trying to be very logical so we wouldn’t let the mate thing make me give in so quickly. “No, I don't think so. You have to protect yourself Lee.” Her eyes didn’t waver and she moved to hold my hands in h
~Lily~ I followed the scent wherever it went, as each step I took led me straight outside. I loved it and if it was some cologne or a soap thing then I’ll gladly ask for the bake so I could use it also. My nose carried me a few more steps outside as the scent was becoming stronger. It was like some hard drug and I could feel Raya drown in it and only her mumblings could be heard. We covered a few more steps and he was standing there, with a smile on his face and a bouquet in his hand. “Mate!” Raya screamed out loud in my head that I stood frozen again to the ground, the second tint today. The scent was intoxicating but I remained rooted to where I was. I just didn’t know what to do as Raya kept on chanting mate! Mate! And I wouldn’t lie I vent like running into his arms but I held myself back. I stayed there, refusing to take one more step as his eyes glowed and they looked so attractive that I wanted to have a close look. Like I could read up the
~Lily~ “Hey Molly, open up!” I banged for the third time on her door, trying to get her to talk to me. “Come on Molly! I heard what happened and I don’t think you should be Inside all alone.” I tried my luck again and the same response I got for all the times I knocked was the same answer I got. I continued banging and saying everything I could but they were all to no avail as she didn’t open up. It was even more shocking and surprising that everyone else in this wing obviously did hear me banging so hard but they didn’t even bulge or think to check on where the loud banging sounds were coming from. It wasn’t a futile effort as I didn’t get a response or even heard a sound from her room. Thoughts on if she was even there crossed my mind but there was actually nowhere else she could actually be. I decided to finally take my life and hating to go back upstairs I just went anywhere my legs could take me. It was still very much bright and it
~Lily~ The sudden tapping at the door came not so quickly. I went back up as Tyler suggested I should, and I waited for cam to come like he said he would pass on the information. It definitely took him long enough.. “Hey lollipop” he broke into my thoughts again, this time it felt more like he asked for permission first because I could wait for a while, like he was waiting for a response to give him a go ahead. My tongue went bland as he was just right there, like he was standing in my head and also like he took a chair to sit with the way he sounded so comfortable. “You're not going to talk? Are you not happy to see me? Or rather happy to hear my voice? He spoke softly again, ringing like rhythm in my ear just like when he mindlinked me immediately he got back. I wasn’t trying to waste time or anything, I was busy taking in every single detail of how he sounded so different this time around. Honestly it really didn’t feel like an invasion be
~Jaden~ “Have you seen her yet?” It was the third time I was asking Kade through the mindlink. I wanted to see her after all those hours without having to see her. “She’s fine, I learnt that she has been in her room since yesterday.” Kade responded, pretty much doing his best to cover up the tiredness in his voice. I know I made them come all the way back without stopping to rest after the h*ll of a suprise battle we gave them. I was more glad we didn’t lose anyone so my surprise party could go as planned as I wanted. “She wasn’t bored right?” A lot of questions still needed to be asked as I hadn’t set my eyes on her yet. “If she was then we’ll have to question Molly, won’t we? And talking about her, how’s it going there?” He asked, his voice turning to that of seriousness, definitely interested in whatever I had to say next concerning this issue. “The court session is about to start and her parents are going to be charged after they question her.