~Hazel~ “No baby!!” I mouthed with all my energy as I started to fidget and he turned the doorknob with his eyes looking at me in a confused way. What was I going to do? I can’t stand to lose my baby, I wouldn’t stand still and watch him take my son away from me. I took heavy steps towards Jaden to protect him with all I’ve got as the door slides open and the huge figure stands just right outside blocking the sun from seeping in. “Uncle Tan!” His voice rang through the house with excitement as he jumped into Tristan’s arms and I stood still fazed at the turn of events. I could feel Rose's eyes at my back as I heard her sigh in relief. I thought my life was going to be turned upside down a second ago as I clutched my chest with my hands as it was breathing very fast. I tried to steady my breath, watching Jaden hug Tristan as he was lifted up nicely and they both still stood at the door exchanging greetings. “Hi, I didn’t know you were coming.” I finally
~Tristan~ I could see the nervousness written clearly on her face but the sweet swell of her ass and curvy body distracted me at every turn. I did my possible best to avoid looking towards her even though I want her standing right in front of me. I watch her take Jaden by the hand to freshen up and have a change of clothes. Now I could finally focus and think back to the shocked expressions I saw on their faces when I came in. I could literally hear them sigh in relief when their eyes met mine and I gave part of my attention to Jaden and used the other part to watch them in the kitchen. I always loved how it was so easy to be in your sitting room and could still have a view of the kitchen from here. The only things private and out of sight in Hazel's home were their bedrooms and bathrooms. It gave a comfy feeling, not like the long distance in the head house to every room. It was big and fucking empty with just other lycans lying about. Okay I shouldn’t have said th
~Hazel~ It was Monday again, I couldn’t remember the last time I had to wake up with so much excitement that I was going to have a fulfilling week. Now all I prayed for was time to run just by every single passing day. I missed my norm, where I woke up having in mind that I was only involved in making sure Jaden was fine and I focused on the bakery. I didn’t have any disturbance or worries in my life as I had Rose and Tristan,just the two perfect people. I used to have joy and a sense of happiness not until Asher showed up, wanting to rumple the picture up. He had sent various texts aside the day Jaden heard those hurtful words. If I wasn’t so aware of him I would have thought maybe he really did care with all the disturbing texts he sent as I avoided and declined every one of his calls. I could never repeat a mistake twice, whether with Asher or him hearing Jaden’s voice again. I was up earlier, knowing he’ll show right through those head house doors anytim
~Hazel~His hands behind me relaxed firmly on my back as I tried to remain still not wanting to show forth any expressions. Asher’s face finally came up and maintained eye level with mine as he brought out his phone from his pockets and held it in one hand. I needed to know and hear from Tristan myself? Did he lie and keep me here almost all through last week knowing that Asher wasn’t coming at all? The questions and thoughts that he lied to me was all that went through my mind as I tried to maintain my composure. For all I know, Asher might be doing this purposely to get a reaction from me. I still wanted him away from me so I definitely wouldn’t give him what he wanted. He wasn’t going to get any reactions from me in any way. “Yeah, I got your list. Jason told me about it this morning and reported taking care of it already.” Tristan’s voice came out sternly as I felt him sit right up and gave me a small smile from the side of his eyes. “Okay that’s good. A
~Asher~ If only they could hear every f**king word I said to myself. I acted like I saw nothing and ignored whatever they felt they were both doing. It took absolutely everything in me not to cut those hands that were resting firmly on her back. With the stupid look he had on his face and the delight that could be clearly smelt and seen off his face, I wish I could do exactly just what I had in mind and turn this thing off. I could see right through her that this was clearly an act but I was still at the brink of flaring up. Remaining calm was the only thing I could do, I used the little knowledge I had to calm my nerves not to react in the way I wanted to. I wasn’t looking at her but I could smell her up at any instant, even the slightest flinching she made I could notice everything even when I wasn’t looking at her. Whatever stupid plans they had up their sleeves, it was surely working and getting right under my skin. Even if it was a ploy, Tristan was clearly
~Hazel~How do I get his words out of my head? His words kept coming back to me even after I left for the head house and eventually came back home ready to tuck Jaden in. I wasn’t in the mood to talk with Rose as she kept on asking how my day was. The fear was boldly written on my face and i know she saw it too, that had to be the only reason she let me go to my room without disturbing or probing me with more questions. I couldn’t stand to be there and breathe the same air with him after he threatened to burn the bakery where my son and I stayed. How could he be so heartless and insensitive? His words Pierce me deeply as I know they weren’t just empty threats. What exactly does he want from me? I’ve decided to move on and be the bigger person and yet he still threatens me?! It hurts like hell! I flinched under his hands in my hair because it was unexpected and I felt a knot down the pit of my stomach. I don’t want to feel anything with him but every time he was a few
~Hazel~ (The next day) It was another day to be in the woods, Tristan and I still hung freely around the head house before going out to meet Asher and his men. I could see the same look of curiosity in his eyes when he asked me yesterday what happened when he left with Ross for a few minutes. It was already a settled topic for me so I waved it off, and his eyes lowered a little when I told him that Asher was just being an Alpha and wanted to ask some questions that I didn’t have answers to. It wasn’t necessarily a lie, I know Asher Is doing all these to get under my skin and not for any tangible reason . He might have zero idea on how it’s affecting me and even if he knows, he wouldn’t care about it and will do everything to make sure I was very much uncomfortable. He nodded his head slightly accepting what I had just told him even when his face and body clearly didn’t accept it. He stood firm as his body went rigid from the outside. I could see the re
~Hazel~I was a little nervous when we got a little closer to them, as I could hear them work with different tools in place. I don’t know how long it’s going to take them but I know it’s going to take a lot of time as Asher kept on rambling about being careful with the trees. It would have been a lot faster if the lycans could just fall these trees down without putting in any effort. I mean any wolf could easily do it, even I. I just don’t understand the stress we will have to go in bringing down a tree that isn’t so great in size. We finally got to the heart of the silver oak , or would I rather say the heart of all my problems. Their tall figures came into sight as almost everyone was facing a tree probably feeling it up like they were asked to yesterday. I tense up a bit as Tristan walked away from my side and headed towards Ross who was also feeling up a tree. I guess that would be his best shot if he could come up with anything. Asher wouldn’t say anything
~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.