Chapter 02 Heartbreak (1)

~Hazel~

*FLASHBACK*

My husband Sebastian, the Alpha of the mountain pack and I were invited to the annual ceremony which is held once a year to bring all the eastern packs together.

It was supposed to be our sixth marriage anniversary but I chose to accompany my husband to the annual ceremony because I wanted to be a supportive wife.

The ceremony was so lively and we enjoyed it so much, we talked to other Alphas and Lunas about challenges facing the East and ways to solve them. When the ceremony was over, we decided to dance and enjoy ourselves to the fullest like in other past years.

Sebastian took my hand and invited me to the dancing floor. My heart pounded wildly and all my insides tickled sweetly. My wolf Mia purred in my head and I was so happy. I accepted his invitation and followed him.

He wrapped his right arm around my waist possessively and held my other hand in his gigantic hand. The song playing in the background was sweet and slow, he looked into my brown hazel eyes and my heart skipped a beat.

"I love you so much. "He said, his voice low and horse. My lips curved into a broad smile and my heart palpated.

"I love you too, Sebastian. "I said, my voice low and sweet. I closed my eyes when I saw him lean forward, before I could tell what was going on behind my closed eyes. I felt his warm lips on mine, he kissed me passionately and gently, and I kissed him back.

"Happy sixth anniversary. “He said and planted another kiss on my forehead. "Happy sixth anniversary to us. "I told him and he smiled warmly.

We continued to dance in slow motion. We renewed our vows just like other years and made promises to one another.

Seb stopped dancing all of a sudden and closed his eyes, then sniffed the air as though he had smelled the sweetest scent that has never existed.

"Sebastian, what's wrong? Are you okay?. Are you tired?. "I inquired, fear crept my heart.

"Seb, If you don't feel okay, let's go home. I can make you your favourite coffee. I'm sure you'll feel better after drinking it. "I tried touching his face, as though doing it would wake him from the trance that he was in.

"Hazel…"He snapped from his trance. I smiled at him, blinking back tears of fear.

"My love, let's go. I don't think staying here any longer is a good idea. "I grabbed his hand and we began to walk away. My heart was beating wildly and I was thankful to the moon goddess because he finally gave him back to me.

When we were a few steps from the exit, Sebastian stopped. I turned around to look at him. His eyes glowed brightly. It was evident that knight, his wolf had taken over and I was not the one who made knight that active. I didn't need a prophetess to know what was going on.

"Sebastian, let's go. I don't want to stay here anymore. "I said, almost begging and I could feel my heart pounding so hard despite all the noise inside the room.

I tried to pull his hand but he didn't respond. It was like I didn't exist entirely.

"Mate. "I heard him mutter under his breath, confirming my worst nightmare. He pulled his hand from my tight grip absent-mindedly and walked away.

The temperature inside the room dropped and it felt like time was moving in slow motion.

I looked at Matteo, his beta for some help. Hoping that he would be able to talk some sense to Sebastian and bring him back to me. However, Matteo looked back at me with an apologetic face and I knew I was on my own.

I watched Sebastian walk away from me. My hands felt so cold and my heart so lonely. My eyes didn't leave him until he was swallowed by the crowd. I lowered my head and looked at my empty hands.

I wanted to run after him and wrap my hands tightly around him but I couldn't find the courage to. My legs were too heavy.

"We need to go to him, he's ours. "Mia, my wolf told me. Closing my eyes, a single tear dropped from my eyes.

I was quiet. I didn't know what to tell my wolf because I couldn't tell if Sebastian was only mine anymore. I didn't know if he would ever come back to us or not.

I pushed through the crowd desperately and headed to the exit. I didn't feel like staying anymore because I was afraid to see him with someone else.

I'm a strong woman. But…I didn't have the heart to take it. I was not strong enough to witness it.I was not prepared for it.

The cold breeze outside caused goosebumps on my skin when I stepped out. It reminded me that I was all alone now. Mia howled in my head, I ran into the woods and when I was far enough, I shifted into my wolf form.

Mia ran into the woods, howling to the bright Crescent moon in the sky. Mia cried and begged the moon goddess to have mercy on us.

I wished I could bump into my mate too but it seemed like the goddess had turned a blind eye on us.

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*PRESENT*

My heart twisted when the memories rushed into my head. I pulled his hands away from my waist and turned around to look at him, then shook my head in denial.

"I don't want to put my hopes up only for them to crash for the second time. It will be better not to make promises that you'll break. "I said. I was scared. I was traumatized by whatever happened.

"I know we can do this if we join hands. We have come a long way and I don't want to lose you, Hazel.'' His voice was low and soothing.

 "I know we can fight it together, please help me with this. What about all the memories? I'm not letting you go, Hazel. "He said possessively, giving my hands a small squeeze.

I looked deep into those ocean-blue eyes that I loved so much and my heart skipped a beat. I wanted to touch his face and tell him that I'm willing to try. That I didn't want to let it go too. That I wanted to fight alongside him and see how things will turn out.

However, I didn't have that courage. I didn't want to fool myself either. I have seen so many people go through the same situation. I knew how it would end and it made my heart ache.

I heaved a deep sigh when the thoughts crossed my mind. It was hard to convince myself that our story would be different.

 "If you were not able to resist her scent, do you think we're capable of winning this fight?. "I said and he lowered his head in shame.

"Are you going to give up without a fight?" Mia asked me and I could feel the pain in her voice. "You too know how it will end. "I told her and she howled in my head.

Sebastian cupped my face and wiped tears from my eyes, that's when I realized that I was crying.

"I believe we can do it together, Hazel. Please promise me that you're not going to give up on us. "He looked deep into my brown hazel eyes as though searching for some hidden answers.