~Asher~I wanted to catch a glimpse of her face before I fully made up my decision. I knew he was close by and that he was going to come with her. Just a look at her beautiful face and I could calm this raging storm in me. That I was left with the same decision years ago and my response was expected to be the same wasn’t calming at all. I couldn’t put her life in danger because I love her and she’s my mate. Did I sin gravely in my past life that they are taking away all my chances to be with my mate. I watched her come down from his car first and I got to stare at her beautiful face for those few seconds that looked like eternity. That was my one time to engrave every look I could get from her and store them in my heart. I know he saw me as he quickly moved to her side, cutting our eye contact. I went back in to meet Ross and ask if there wasn’t any sudden news. I didn’t want to leave her ever again but no leads meant her life was in danger and I wouldn’t do that
~Tristan~I’ve held back for way too long with him. I notice every of her movements and reactions towards him and I only ignore the pain it causes in my chest because it was Hazel, and I couldn’t be angry at my Wolfy. He was the problem here and I needed him out of my territory no matter what it took. There were a lot of things I turned a blind eye to, not because I really wanted to but because I had to for her sake. She was going to make the same mistake all over again and I wouldn’t allow her to do that knowing it’ll break her. I personally took note right from the function night. It wasn’t hard to put one and two together knowing she was out for too long and Asher still wasn’t back. His beta did all to keep me seated and I allowed it knowing that if I stood up and went in search of her, this night wouldn’t go as peaceful for anyone as it seemed right now. I calmly waited for her return, prepared not to question as I gave her the doubt of not doing anything w
~Asher~ I should have fucking bled to death right there and then as I watched him strip me of what was mine and I couldn’t react or do anything to stop him as that would be endangering her life. It fucking hurt as it rang out loudly in my head that she was better off without me as she would be out of danger. I wasn’t in the slightest worried about the deal as I would have done that even if he didn’t. My job was to try avoiding her today while I got sneak pics of her. It was my last day here as I was going to stop coming over to see her. I could jungle between keeping my distance from her and still getting to stare at her face but I knew that wasn’t going to work as I might want to feel her up again after being tortured, watching her tempting body and soft lips only from the sidelines. The mention of her lips in my thoughts brought his face to mind and how he freaking kissed her. I shake it off my head as I looked round for what I could destroy as I had alrea
~Hazel~After following Tristan’s instructions and following his lead and then his surprise kiss on my lips, I was shocked to the core and didn’t say a word as he drove me back home. Still shocked as the words couldn’t and wouldn’t come out of my mouth. I couldn’t just ask him why he did that even while I knew about his feelings. I wasn’t a freak but I was only keeping quiet because I thought that asking him questions would make him a lot pained after what I had done to me. ‘I shouldn’t be shocked or react in any way, should I? A part of me already knew that I was going to end up with Tristan so that Jaden could have a father figure.’ I was way too deep in thought before realising that Tristan had stopped and was parked right outside my house. “I’m sorry if that surprised you. I don’t regret it and I hope it happens more often.” He muttered with a smile as I turned to face him at once. Really? I was trying to find excuses in my head so I could forget about the
~Hazel~ Was this how it felt with Asher finally out of here? I stared widely through the window as I sat up on my bed. It felt strange that all I had to do from now on was to get up, get Jaden ready for school and probably go open the bakery. I was back to my normal routine and it felt strange. “Hey good morning!” She barged in without knocking again and greeted cheerfully. Well isn’t this too much vibrancy for someone with a headache. “Good morning. I thought you had headaches?” I questioned with one eye up at her, monitoring every of her movements. “That was yesterday, it’s a new day and I’m better now.” A grin sat playfully on her face as she looked up at me with clear eyes. “What’s with you and breaking the rules you make?” I let her follow my eyes and see them gazing at the door and then back at her. Doesn’t take much time and energy to knock before entering or she could easily just call on to me before entering. “Well let’s just agree they don’t count
~Asher~ “Bring her out!” I’ve had enough of her tantrums as my ears were hungry for the information she claimed she had. It could also be that she was lying and trying to buy herself time. She wasn’t useful to me anymore and there wasn’t any need to keep her here or torture Leo with having to keep watch on her every single time. I allowed whatever she tried pulling off yesterday because I could see the thin line between life and death that she was hanging on. I guess she wasn’t dumb enough and thought to buy herself some time. I had them put her right in the basement where she could smell her accomplices’ blood if she really had anything to do with it. The smell of weak blood still hovered around the room as I would do more than that just when I found out who was behind this. I’ll have their life squeezed roughly out of them and then spread abroad, every one of their loved ones as they stole four years from me and now still want to take more. They would feel
~Hazel~ “What?! Where?!!!” I could feel my walls come crashing down as the most feared news came to my hearing. This had to be another prank right? Rose thought she couldn’t get me last time and so she plotted with the school head right? I didn’t want to believe what I just heard as I held my head in place with my legs trembling, refusing to stand in place as they both gave out and I went crashing down. I sat confused on the floor trying to get a grasp of everything I was told. My body drenched in fear as I was flat on the floor in the bakery all alone. I should be running and on my way to the emergency but I went frozen forgetting how to stand up or what to think as I didn’t completely believe it. The doors moved open and spread ajar as she walked in a hurry and crouched down to get me up. “What happened Hazel?” She could sense my fear and worry as she tried shaking the snap out of me. “The hospital! I have to get to the hospital!” I barked out in fear as I got
~Asher~ I tried to make sense of everything as the words jingle and float around my head. She can’t be serious and she also can’t be joking with her life. I stood up, moved around like I was losing it because I was and I didn’t know what to do about it. I could hear her heartbeat and her slow breath. She wasn’t lying and I knew it. But how? How the fuck did I not know about it and what am I supposed to do?I moved around the room with their eyes up at me with shock clearly written on their face as the knowledge hit them that their alpha had a child, a possible next alpha in line which they ought to Protect with their lives. “It a joke right?” I asked no one in particular as I paced round the room with my hands on my face trying to calm the hell down as my insides turn and burn into flames. The realization hit me again as I muttered audibly “Wait! She fucking had a child for four years and she didn’t thought to learn me know about it?!!” I barked out loud pushing t
~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.