Rodrigo gently opened his eyes as he felt something move beside him. Letting out a yawn, he looked around. But paused when he remembered he was in Hazel's room, and gazed down to find her asleep in his arms. Leo growled at how innocent and peaceful she looked while asleep. Pictures of what transpired the previous night flashed through his mind, and Rodrigo grinned as he recalled that Hazel had finally given her consent to the contract in a way he did not even expect.Hazel woke up, and blinked severally as a means to fight off the sleep that refused to release her. "Good morning," Rodrigo greeted, his voice thicker than usual."Morning," Hazel said, then her lips stretched into a weak smile. "How are you? I hope you feel better?" Rodrigo did not bat an eyelid while asking, and he only earned a little chuckle from Hazel."I guess I am fine," she said, staring up at him. "Just a little headache.""That is probably because of the crying," Rodrigo told her, his eyes locked onto hers. Th
Ryland's eyes blazed with fury as the line went dead, his jaw clenching. His grip on the phone tightened so hard that he hurled the device to the wall with immense force. The phone bounced off, crashing to the floor."He freaking ended the call!" Ryland yelled, pushing the table with just a hand, it came crashing down loud enough to call for attention. Papers and pens went flying around. The room was filled to the brim with anger; then he let out a growl, kicking the table to the corner of the room.Rage clouded his vision, and his mind was consumed by the desire to destroy Rodrigo. He had never had such a thirst to rip someone’s head off. He could not help, but imagine what he would do to the fool called Rodrigo once he got his hands on him.Ryland ran a hand through his hair, his fingers dug into his scalp as he gripped his hair, hoping the pain would ease the flaming anger. Kael clawed and roared, threatening to break free and Ryland squeezed his eyes shut, fighting for control."A
It has been four days since Hazel agreed to marry Rodrigo, and the pack had been thrown into full swing. Everything was being rushed. Hazel had not expected to have a white wedding, thinking it was just a contract. But it turned out that Rodrigo wanted and needed other packs to believe that it was real. So he could easily get her pack back, he had told her.Therefore, Hazel said nothing even though she had her doubts. What if she was making a mistake? Would her parents be happy? What would they do or say? Her thoughts vanished when someone called out, "Luna!! Luna!" bringing her back to reality.Her eyes widened as she looked around recalling that she had gone out with Maria and Eleanor to buy a wedding dress. She turned to see them, and it appeared that they had been waiting to hear her opinion."Em, please forgive me," Hazel said nervously, as she rubbed her sweaty palms against the shiny fabric of the gown. She immediately paused, realizing the damage she could do."Well, it's re
Hazel stood in front of her mirror. It was finally here, it was her wedding day. Her hair was packed up in a complicated yet elegant bun adorned with so many flowers she had lost count. Her face was also beautifully made up, and she looked like a doll with the amount of shimmering pink blush applied. Her wedding gown was perfect, Maria had done a great job.She could not ask for anything more, but still she felt empty. Something in her tinged like this was a bad idea. "Luna!! it is almost time!" Maria yelled, poking her head into the room.Hazel turned, faking a laugh, "I will be there shortly," she called out."I am just practicing my vow," she finished, playing with her fingers, an act that she did subconsciously whenever she was nervous. "Well, hurry up. They are waiting," Maria said, shutting the door.Hazel turned back to face her reflection. "It is okay, you've got this. It's for your pack, besides he is sweet," she nodded, trying to assure herself.She was about to head out,
"What are you doing here?" Rodrigo asked in a strange voice as he swirled round to face Ryland, and Hazel needed no one to tell her that his wolf was already in charge. “Why?” Ryland sneered. “I came to enjoy the festive mood," he said, interlocking his fingers. "I heard something merry was happening, but I never got an invitation," he finished with his voice laced with mockery and sadness. "You are not needed here," Roderigo told him, his eyes darkening as his temper rose. Ryland only laughed at his reaction but abruptly stopped, "I wouldn't be here if you did not steal what was mine," he barked. He took a step wanting to get closer, but a brown wolf came out of nowhere, launching at him.Ryland caught the wolf which was about half his size, throwing it to the wall. The wolf let out a whimper as it fell to the floor. It shifted back, and Hazel's eyes flared wide when she saw the large area on the being that already got bruised. The injured wolf turned back, groaning and it happen
Hazel watched Ryland retreat and disappear before she rushed to Rodrigo's side, trying to help him up. "Thank you, sweetheart," he said with a smirk. He got up limping as he held onto her for support. The wedding was cut short and the guests were sent back to their various packs. Thorne had been sent to the clinic, while Eleanor and others tried to get what was left of the pack in order. Hazel, on the other hand, had been ordered back to her room by Rodrigo. ‘To get some rest;’ he had told her. However, she was still in a daze over what transpired at the wedding scene. Ryland had come to take her back. He wanted her back by all means, and even fought for her. Her dilemma only got worse as she thought of what could have happened if she had decided to follow him. She scolded herself, shaking her head as she tried to get rid of such imaginations. But they only got more vivid as questions piled up.Why did Rodrigo have a knife poisoned with wolfsbane lying around? Hazel searched for a
Ryland stepped out of the car with Caleb holding him up. He let out a pained growl, getting the attention of everyone around. "Get the pack doctor," Caleb yelled at a worker, but she stood rooted to the ground. "Get going now!" Ryland added, his canines baring out. The worker paled, turning in every direction before running out. Ryland let out another growl squinting his eyes in pain. "It burns," he grumbled, trying to rest on a flower table, but went crashing down, almost taking Caleb with him. "Where the fuck is Kelvin?" Caleb yelled, trying to pull Ryland up. He was failing badly as Ryland was not a small man. Soon, Kelvin appeared shouldering Ryland's other arm, and together they moved him towards his room. They threw him on the bed and the noise outside was more than enough sign that the pack had gone into utter dismay. "What do we do?" Kelvin said, staring at Ryland's bleeding body, his arms folded. "I have no idea, he got poisoned with wolfsbane," Caleb said, running his ha
Ryland sat up at his words, it all made sense now. Roderigo expected him to show up at the wedding. "No," Ryland said in a gruff voice. Rodrigo tried to say something else, but Ryland shut him up. "You think I will be so selfish to hand over my pack," Ryland growled. "Take your fucking solution and shove it up your ass," he said, killing the line. Ryland lifted his hands about to haul the phone at the wall when Caleb took it out of his grip. "What did he mean?" Serena asked, her face twisted in confusion and pain. "Ryland?" She called, turning to him, but he just stared at the wall. "Freaking look at me," she said, walking towards him. "How did you get poisoned? How the fuck did that happen?" Serena screamed, her chest heaving. But Ryland and Caleb simply stared at her. "It is nothing important, stop acting like a little child," Ryland yelled, turning to her. Serena took in deep breaths, "You are melting from the inside out, and you think I'm overreacting?” She yelled, stepping
Ryland cursed, glancing up as he took in Serena. "You should really learn to lock your door," Keal growled, and Ryland only grunted in agreement. "You know eavesdropping is a bad habit?” Caleb scoffed, taking his seat. Ryland didn't have to look, but he could tell Serena was rolling her eyes. What do you need?" He asked, focusing his gaze on her. She wore a cape-like top and a matching dress underneath. "What do I need? You, silly,” she said, gliming and Caleb gave out a loud cough."Moron,” she cursed but Ryland ignored her banter. “You're wasting my time, what is it you seek?" He repeated, eyes on his wrist watch. "You're no fun," Serena muttered, stepping closer. She placed her hands on the table looking up at him, but slowly changed to a smiling expression."I came to see you,” she pouted, but Ryland just stared at her with a blank expression on his face. "I missed you and it's been so long since we last spent time together," she whispered, tugging his tie. Caleb let out a
Last I checked we were married. So you are my freaking business," Rodrigo responded, not leaving her gaze. Hazel stared back, the urge to punch him taking over her entire head. "And well, the last time I checked this was a contract marriage," Hazel shot back, walking away. Rodrigo rolled his eyes, taking hold of her arm. “Let me go,” she snapped, trying to free herself but he only held on tighter. "What did you say?" Rodrigo asked, Leo losing control. "You're my wife," Leo growled, rage flowing off in waves. "Tell me who did that or I swear I'm going to punish everyone I suspect,” Rodrigo muttered, his jaw clenched. Hazel took a good look at him; it was evident he wasn't joking. "Why does it matter? You do worse," she whispered, looking away, but he caught it. He looked away, guilt eating away. "Look, this isn't hard. Tell me who did it?" Rodrigo said, his tone soft. Hazel turned, meeting his gaze. Just when he thought she was going to give in, her lips stretched into an empty
Hazel turned back in shock, she stared at the huge man that held her arm. Hazel glared at him in hopes that he'd take the hint and let her go, but his grip only got tighter."Let me go!" she ordered, her temper rising. But the guard only smirked. "And why should I?" He asked, a smirk on his face. Hazel yanked his arm away, turning towards the entrance. She was going to find Aaron. She had barely taken another step when the guard held her again. "What is wrong with you?" She yelled, her chest heaving. "Are you deaf? You've been banned from leaving the walls of the mansion," the guard barked, stepping closer. Hazel looked at him in confusion. Something didn't sit right with her. "Banned, what do you mean?" She asked, trying to free herself from his hold but he only held on firmer. “Luna doesn't understand English anymore," he said, laughing out loud. "Seb, stop being a fool. That's your Luna," a guard said glaring at Seb in disgust."I dont give a darn. I'm following Alpha's words
Ryland stood in front of his window staring outside, a glass of whisky in hand. Kael grew uncontrollable with each passing hour and Ryland found it harder to concentrate. Something felt off. He knew and was hundred percent sure, but he didn't know what. It had been two days since he and Hazel last spoke and she had not called since then. He played the last minutes of their call over and over in his mind but nothing felt off. But he was yet to receive a call from her. All sorts of scenarios played in his mind and they felt so real and he could barely sleep. Keal had been stirring in anger, making Ryland squeeze his eyes tight."Mate," it growled, threatening to lose control. Caleb pushed the door open walking in. Ryland turned, prying his eyes open, his eyes getting darker as he saw Caleb. "Don't you know how to knock?" He questioned, his temper rising. "As much as I would love to spar with you, I very much like to live so that would be a no to a fight with you," Caleb said, glanc
Eleanor ignored the mess she had just made, running towards Hazel. "How are you? Are you okay? Does it hurt anywhere?" Eleanor asked, stumbling on her words. Hazel stared at her, her lips stretching into a smile. Memories of Eleanor defending her filled her mind and she felt her heart swell. "I'm fine, Hazel managed to say, her voice a little hoarse. "You sound thirsty, I should go get you some water," Eleanor said, turning away. "Where is Maria?" She asked turning back to face Hazel. Just then Maria walked in with a glass of water in hand. Her smile fell when she studied the floor in front of her. "What happened?" She asked, taking another way to avoid slipping. "Don't mind me," Eleanor replied, taking the water off Maria's palm. "Here drink up," Eleanor coed, holding Hazel up by supporting her back. "Feel better?" She questioned and Hazel nodded, trying to ignore the tears that threatened to fall again. "I'll go get the doctor. I think he needs to check some things," Maria
Hazel stood in a house. She turned around, studying her surroundings. It looked like the mansion but it felt different. It looked foggy and everywhere was empty. "Hello?” she called out heading for the stairs. She took each step slowly, the creaking of the wood sending a chill down her spine. She stood in front of her room door. Taking in a deep breath, she slowly pushed the door and went in. The room looked organised and Hazel's brows knitted together in confusion. Something felt wrong. Oddly wrong. "Maybe the servants had gotten it back together," a voice answered her doubts, but she ignored it, stepping in. She placed her hand on the bed feeling the softness of the bed sheets. She stood facing the window lost in thought, just then a sound brought her out. It sounded like a baby crying. Hazel looked around, but she was the only one in her room. The crying stopped and Hazel shook her head walking away from the bed. "It was probably all in my head," she muttered, placing her h
Hazel scrambled to her feet in shock. "Answer the question!" Rodrigo yelled, making her shake in fear. "What do you mean?" She asked, feigning confusion, but Rodrigo saw through it.His nostrils flared like a bull’s and Hazel's heart raced so fast that she wished she could just disappear."I have no idea what you're talking about," Hazel managed to yell, trying to stand her ground. Rodrigo gripped a fistful of her hair and dragged her closer to himself. She let out a scream clawing at his hand, but it was no use. "Why do you have that phone?!" He barked very close to her ear. Hazel squeezed her eyes shut, tears streaming down her face as pain spread like electricity through her skull.It was no surprise that somehow Rodrigo of all people had stumbled on her phone. But how?"You never said I couldn't own a phone," she choked out, a sob escaping with the words. "Yes, but you owned two," he yelled, his grip on her hair getting tighter. "I don't," she struggled to answer. It felt l
Rodrigo ran a hand through his hair. He leaned on the wall taking deep breaths. "How could she talk to him like that," he growled out. Leo clawed on the inside wanting to be released but after much attempts, Rodrigo was able to control the animal and he headed for his office. He kicked the door open to see Thorne seated. Thorne turned to face Rodrigo cringing, "You look like sh*t. Wife problems?" He asked, a smirk on his face. "Shut up!" Rodrigo growled, earning a chuckle from Thorne. "C’mon tell me," he urged with a smile playing on his lips. "You don't need to know," Rodrigo said, taking his seat. "Fine," Thorne muttered, rolling his eyes. "I won't tell you what I found though," he said, bringing out a phone. Rodrigo's brows knitted in confusion. "What did you find?" he asked, his eyes flashing red. “You didn't tell me what the problem is so I don't have to say anything,” Thorne shot back. "I'm the Alpha, I don't answer to you," he growled at him, but Thorne sat down, his s
Rodrigo flashed her a charming smile as he gestured for her to take a seat. "You're already eating," Hazel said, studying his movements. "I know. You complained about me not showing up for dinner so I made some changes to my schedule," he said, taking a slice of his steak. Hazel smiled, but it felt empty. She mentally scolded herself for ever saying such. A maid came in with her plate and she said a mini thank you, her eyes fixed on the plate in front of her. No doubt it would taste delicious, but she had no appetite with Rodrigo seated in front of her. "Aren't you going to eat?" He asked, taking a cup of wine. Hazel looked at him then at the food. Slowly she sliced the steak popping it in her mouth. The flavours exploded, but she only felt like throwing up. With Rodrigo still watching her every move, Hazel struggled to swallow. "So what was your day like?" He asked, glancing at his plate. "Nothing, I mostly slept today," Hazel answered in a bored tone. Silently hoping he would