~Asher~ “What do you want to talk about? Any more missing tools?” His gruffed voice came up with the stupid smile still plastered on his face. “Yeah. And a lot of things are where they shouldn't be.” Hazel wasn’t ever supposed to be here with him and his hands should never be anywhere near her. “Cut to the chase Alpha. What exactly do you want to talk about? I can’t keep her waiting for too long.” His face became soft as he moved his eyes directly at her. “You don’t think you should’ve told me about her, I mean here isn’t a place for her.” I muttered with raised eyebrows as I watched him carefully as every action from him could hint to me just anything aside from the fact that he wants her. “Ohh so sorry, i would do a proper introduction when she’s right next to me or maybe at the function.” “I thought you could tell off from when I brought her to the treaty after that ugly incident” he muttered through clenched teeth clearly still enraged by Claire. I wouldn’t
~Hazel~ It was another stressful day feeling up trees and still no memory on what I needed. I had to ignore Asher all through for now, I needed to get myself checked, I should never respond to him with fear. He was a complete stranger and his actions or physical contact shouldn’t mean anything to me I need to speak with Rose, I’m never allowing history to repeat itself ever again. I won’t rot in fear. . With the light of things that has been taking place this week there was a slight chance of Tristan getting this information before I did. He’s been accompanied by Ross a lot and they always looked busy, always engaged in conversations at every turn I made looking their way. As much as I would still love to do this for Tristan, I’d be happy if he gets any information so I don’t get to talk with Asher anymore. I could still remember the way his eyes bore into me, searching way deep. I needed to overcome this unknown fear was all I could think of. I would have star
~Hazel~ “What do I really have to do to make you drop this. You are making it seem like you were paid to convince me. Or are you?” I looked at her with suspicious eyes as I let my eyes do the questioning. “Really? I was just a lot concerned about you and now you're pointing fingers at me?” Our eyes met and hers fell a bit obviously taken aback by my statement. “I Used words didn’t point fingers..” I whispered under my breath inaudibly. Maybe this was the only way to get her to stop showcasing her match making skills. Well you couldn’t blame me for thinking such. I honestly knew she meant only good for me and if we could put Tristan aside for a bit then maybe we could really have a conversation and not have suspicions flying about. “I know what you are doing! You want me to stop talking about it. It’s working, so what do you want to talk about?” She squinted her eyes pointing her fingers at me as she guessed right. I Couldn’t take another of her talks about
~Hazel~ If I really did have a choice, I really didn’t want to go anywhere and just stay in with Jaden and Rose. I can’t wait to go back to my daily routine and enjoy every weekend with my baby. Even if I thought of an excuse right now and called in sick, Rose would be all about the place coming up with reasons why I had to go by all means. And I already spoke with Tristan before and he went on about how I had to come even when I thought of asking him to make an excuse for me. His reasons were valid, we needed to be there together since we were acting to be a couple. I knew apparently well that he personally couldn’t miss it as the lycan king as it was originally for all heads of every pack and kingdoms to socialise amongst themselves. Asides the finding of their mate that Rose talked about yesterday, we all knew it was an avenue for some of them to build alliances with other packs while some came to only show off their beautiful Luna’s or go about boasting about all th
~Asher~ I was seated waiting for her to come. I remembered clearly what he planned on doing today but the thought of her filled my thoughts I couldn’t stop staring at the door waiting for the moment she walked through those large doors. “You know you are making it obvious that you are waiting for someone?” Ross voice interjects my thoughts. “Did I ever care about what they thought?” I couldn’t care less about what anyone here thought. “I really think you should have brought Claire along too.” He murmured between us as we were the only ones seated on the table waiting for our new business partner arrival. I glared at him in response to his statement. There was no way I would have brought her along. Though I used her before to kill two birds. I watched her closely and I don’t know how but she had a scary face that magically just kept other she wolves away from me. Hasn’t been a pleasant journey since Hazel left my pack and miraculously the news got round in matter of d
~Hazel~I didn’t expect anything less from Asher but those words straight up from Tristan made me feel like the ground underneath me could crumble any minute. He warned me earlier about what he was about to say to Asher and told me that inasmuch as he would mean every word and wished I would agree to it so it shouldn’t have to be act, I just remained silent nodding my head into agreement. This wasn’t a place for another attempt at proposing but I know Tristan only meant the best for me and I had to start considering Jaden and not just myself alone before making any decision. “Can you give me some time to think about it?” Were the words that finally left my lips as I saw his face become hopeful once more. He led me by the hands and we walked in together. Those words I told him earlier stood as a reminder that I promised him an answer which shouldn’t be a negative one since I could easily say no to him right there. I guess my plans on coming simple didn’t work o
~Asher~ What the hell did I just do? I couldn’t withhold the urge to have her close to me. I wanted my hands everywhere his hands were on her body. I knew she wasn’t going to the restroom with that look of shock on her face. I followed her scent outside and I planned to only watch her from a distance to avoid any lurking eyes but I couldn’t hold back as her scent drew me in. Her skin felt soft against my hands and the look of her face up close reminded me of how much she was mine. I stood still with her handprints still fresh in my cheeks. What the hell did I just do?! If I really wanted to sort things out and still keep her then I shouldn’t really be doing all this? I can’t really be threatening and ignoring her one minute and the next minute I want only my hands on her body. This wouldn’t have been an issue if only she didn’t disappear and went out of my reach four years ago. “Arghh what do I really do with Hazel?” I roared from the insides as a load of t
~Asher~ After hearing those words come out from his mouth my brain clicked reset and I dug and pushed my fist right into his face continuously till I got conscious of my actions. I needed him right under my roof for more torture, this wasn’t going to do. I’m not letting him off so easily. He was the reason why I had to let Hazel go, it was all these weak wolf’s doing?! I still couldn’t believe it as the urge to let Fenris take over was my favourite thing to do right now but I could smell her moving closer. “You are coming with me!” I dragged him out with no one in sight as everyone was in the hall. I could continue just what I started when I get back to the pack house because I’m not done with him yet, I only just got started. I got to where the cars were parked and put him where he belonged for now, right in the trunk. Maybe my plans of zooming off with Hazel when I couldn’t get enough of their touchy stuff with Tristan really wasn’t a bad one as I had a spare
~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.