Serena pushed the key in, starting her car engine. It was twelve in the morning and she looked around in hopes that no one saw her. She drove out of the pack slowly, making her way to the Kindred pack. The ride was long, but Serena was determined to get a solution for Ryland. The doctor had tried everything, but Ryland only grew weaker each passing day. It had been four days since she contacted Rodrigo, and she was overjoyed when she received a call, telling her to come pick it up. She had expected it to be dropped in a quiet and empty location as a parcel while she would go pick it up. But Rodrigo had told her to come to his pack for it, and Serena did not dare argue as she was desperate. As she drove, she filled her mind up with happy delusions. She imagined Ryland falling in love with her, and she becoming his Luna. She thought of Hazel getting killed by a pack of rogue wolves and laughed out in excitement. She increased her speed, anxious for the pill. Three hours later, she
Serena ran out of Rodrigo's office, her face painted in confusion and fear. She remembered every bit of what had happened there, how his lips slammed against hers, how she knew it was wrong, how she didn't want it to stop. Never had she imagined this as the outcome of their meeting. But there was one thing that puzzled her the most: why did she not want to stop? It felt so right, his touch, his scent. He was her mate, but still her heart yearned for that one name that had caused her so much pain; Ryland. She hurried into her car not looking back, opening the driver's door. Finally inside, she turned on the car and drove off as fast as possible like someone was after her.Finally, she stopped her car just before the entrance to the pack. The sun was slowly rising and her mind still replayed the kiss she had tried to forget.She closed her eyes, picturing Ryland's face, but it was a waste as all she could see was Rodrigo's. "Ryland is my mate, not Rodrigo," she said continuously tryi
Hazel stared at the ceiling, it had been two days and she had barely eaten a thing. Her mind was filled with thoughts, and she could hardly think straight. Ryland clouded her mind so much more than she liked to admit. She looked towards the door as she heard footsteps approaching it. A knock came not long after, and she turned back facing the ceiling. After she gave no response, another knock followed. "Hazel?" Eleanor's voice called out from the other side. Hazel's gaze stayed on the ceiling, ignoring the call. "Please, you haven't had anything to eat. Come down stairs." Eleanor begged, but got no response. Hazel heard her take in a deep breath and looked at the door, thinking she had given up, but Eleanor spoke again. "Okay. I'll bring the food up, just open the door or at least answer me," Eleanor pleaded, her voice heavy with sadness. Hazel stared at the door, tears slowly filling in, she sniffled, cleaning her eyes in anger, tired of crying. Eleanor turned, her head hung low
Ryland stood at his office window staring down at the pack members outside. It was a weekday, and most people had gone to work, either in the pack or out of it. It had been four days since Serena brought back a cure from a mysterious source. Though she still refused to tell him where she had gotten it. Ryland was far too smart to believe that she indeed made such herself. He was originally against it, but Caleb had called the pack doctor and had him run tests on the strange liquid. Finding out that it was indeed the cure, Ryland grew more worried, but Caleb was able to convince him to use it. Sure, he felt better, in fact he had gotten back most of his strength almost immediately, but yet, a voice in him told him he was going to regret it. He had tried to question Serena afterwards, but she was nowhere to be found. Her last whereabouts showed she had left the pack. Ryland let out a sigh of relief as he could not help but feel like her absence was better.A knock on Ryland's door
"I don't have to tell you anything," Ryland said with a smirk as he laid back on his seat. The elder's face only seemed to grow more red at the disrespect. "You have every right to tell us. Most of us here are part of the council and deserve to know. So why did you?" He said, looking down at Ryland"I think being part of the council has made your brains foggy, has it not?" Ryland asked, his smirk only growing wider. "Because if it hasn't, you should remember that I am your fucking Alpha," yelled Ryland with a his slowly changing voice. The room went silent at this.Elder Adam cleared his throat again, "I'm beginning to think that we made a mistake allowing you to be the Alpha," he said, his eyes not leaving Rlyand's emerald ones. Ryland had expected such a comment, but still it did not stop him from losing his temper, and almost wanting to shred the man in front of him to pieces. "What are you suggesting?" Ryland asked, trying to maintain his calm."If the Alpha will not tell us t
Serena sat at the back of the car, absently staring at the driver's head. After the call between her and Rodrigo, she made her way back to the Kindred pack. Rodrigo had called her, telling her to discard all possible traces that could easily lead her to him. Hence, Serena had to get rid of her car. She dumped it in the woods, and two hours later a driver sent by Rodrigo had arrived. She felt her heart pounding as she thought of the risk she was taking going back there after her first visit. Serena also found herself thinking about the kiss. It had occupied her mind for hours now and she could barely think straight without him in the picture. The driver halted, and Serena looked up to see that they were at the pack's gate, this only made her anxiety rush as she was now closer to Rodrigo. The car drove in, and stopped in front of the mansion. Serena stepped out, taking in its beauty. She had been in such a hurry the first time that she hardly noticed it. The pillars stood high and t
Hazel sat beside Maria and Eleanor in the car. It had been three days since Rodrigo laid his hands on her, and Hazel had been in constant fear. She avoided him and did everything possible to make sure she didn't cross his path. A knock on her door woke her up from sleep the previous night, and Hazel's heart dropped when she saw him on her doorstep. Tears started to form as she thought of why he was there and what she could have done wrong, but to her surprise, Rodrigo had come to apologize. He sat with her, taking her hand in his while he pleaded severely. Hazel stared at him in shock. Again it was beginning to look like he had gotten another personality switch. Rodrigo promised to make it up to her, hence the reason she was in the car. He had told her to go shopping, giving her his black card. Hazel had no interest in shopping, or going out on its own, in fact she had no interest in stepping outside. But in order to avoid him switching back, she accepted the card with a simple no
Ryland looked at Hazel through his sun shades. "Don't make a sound, and I will let you go," he said, staring into her sunset orbs. Hazel looked at him with a wide eye and he could hear how fast her heart was pounding. She slowly nodded, and Ryland took his hands away.Ryland took off his glasses, his eyes not leaving her face. It had been so long and he stood, restraining himself from touching her. He had been having more dreams about her lately and when Caleb informed him that she was finally leaving the pack, Ryland couldn't believe it. He cancelled all his meetings at once, and drove over to the mall as fast as he could. Even though they had left the pack. The mall was still close to Kindred, so Ryland had to stay hidden in order to avoid alerting pack members. "What are you doing here?" Hazel asked in a bland voice.Ryland's heart sank as he made his way towards her, but she moved back, her gaze fixed on the door."Do not come closer, it is a small stall," she warned, and Ryl
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