~Hazel~My mother and grandpa walked towards us and I could see the smile on their faces. My mother looked younger than the first time I saw her after seventeen years.The heavy work that she was doing here in the South as a slave made her look a little bit older than her age.She is only forty-five years old. I'm expecting her to live more than a hundred years since werewolves, Lycans and Half-breeds live long."What are the two of you talking about?Do you mind your parents joining the conversation?"My mother asked and the corner of her lips curved into a smile."Sure,"I said and my lips curved into a broad smile, "We have nothing to hide. I think it would be even better if you join the conversation because we are talking about family matters."Lexa said and I nodded my head in agreement."I'm happy to see the two of you together.I know things didn't start great between the two of you. However, I'm glad that you talked things out and decided to put aside your differences."Alexa and I
~Hazel~I blinked my eyes lazily to get rid of the blurry vision and I couldn't help but frown.I realised that the space next to me was empty and cold, meaning Luciano had been gone for a while."Good afternoon, "I heard a familiar masculine voice.Heaving a sigh of relief,I turned my head towards the voice and Luciano smiled broadly at me. He was on his working table taking care of the paperwork.I checked the clock and realised that indeed it was in the afternoon. I think I overslept because of the exhaustion. And the fact that Luciano didn't wake me up pissed me off big time."Why didn't you wake me up?"I complained and all that Luciano did was chuckle. He pushed the file that he was working on aside and walked to me on the bed.He brushed hair strands from my face and tucked it behind my ear. His fingers were cold against my ear that it made me shiver."Why would I wake you up when you looked so beautiful while asleep?"Luciano said and I rolled my eyes at his words."Or…was there so
~Hazel~I looked through the window and realised it was already evening. I was not that surprised how the day ended that fast because I woke up late.I spent the afternoon and evening with the ladies since the men were busy taking care of the kingdom. We ate lunch together while storytelling and I helped Lexa to take care of the twins.I realised that Dean, the twin boy, is more stubborn than Ava. All in all, they looked so cute. Sebastian called Alexa to inquire how she was doing with the twins and she assured him that they were doing alright.I heard the love that Sebastian has for his family and I couldn't help but smile. I was happy that Sebastian cared about them that much. He was doing his best to be a good husband to Lexa and a good father to the twins.Heaving a deep sigh, I turned my head to look at Lexa who was breastfeeding one of the twins."Lexa, I think I should get going, "I informed her and she nodded in understanding, the corner of her lips curving into a smile."Thank
~Hazel~"What is wrong? Is everything okay?"I inquired,"Where is Luciano?"I asked and Hades was quiet for a while. Heaving a deep sigh, "The prince is not around," Hades said and I frowned even more."What do you mean he isn't around?"My heart pounding wildly against my ribcage when I asked the question."The prince is not in the kingdom,he had to travel to Greenwood kingdom because something urgent came up."I felt as though a bucket of cold water was poured over me when Hades's words fell in my ears.So I have been waiting for someone who was not in the kingdom and he didn't bother to mention to me that he was leaving? Why was I keeping my hopes up that he would be coming back to me when he already left the kingdom?The anger boiling inside me escalated and I fisted my hands so tightly and took a deep breath, trying so hard to contain myself."So he left the kingdom without informing me?"I asked Hades, the corner of my lips curving into a bitter smile."It was an emergency, Hazel.
~Hazel~I sat on the couch in the lounge room and looked through the window.I stared at the setting sun blankly and let my mind wander around. I couldn't stop thinking about the idea that just popped into my head seconds ago.The thought of Luciano not being there during the labour pain scared me to the core. I just wanted him to be there for me and assure me that everything was going to be alright. I closed my eyes and heaved a deep sigh."Here is a cup of coffee for you."I turned my head and smiled at my mother who was handing me a cup of coffee, "Thank you, mother."I said and sipped on the coffee. It was strong just the way I liked it.I tried so hard not to space out but I couldn't help it I was sad because I didn't have any idea when Luciano would come back to us. We have tried to reach him through the phone but the connection on his end is poor."Hazel, are you even listening?"My mother's voice pulled me back to the real world. I heaved a deep sigh and looked at my mother,fak
Chapter 134~Hazel~I sat close to the hospital bed as I watched Monalisa sleep.She looked so peaceful and calm.I couldn't help but get worried about her. Jonas was present in the room and he looked so out of place.My mother was around and her eyes were bloodshot from too much crying.My heart pounded wildly against my ribcage when I realised that Monalisa was fluttering her eyelashes and she finally opened her eyes after sleeping for a while.Monalisa frowned as she looked around and finally, realisation flashed in her eyes."My baby, where is my baby?"She asked me and I didn't know how to explain to her.Jonas and my mother rushed towards us.Monalisa looked at us and she frowned even more."Monalisa, "I called and heaved a deep sigh, "I tried my best but…"I paused and heaved a deep sigh,"She didn't make it."I told Lisa and tears flowed from my eyes.I recalled how the ventilation breathing rhythm dropped when the little one was fighting for her life. I watched as life slipped away a
~Hazel~Luciano carefully pulled me in his warm embrace and buried his face in my neck, inhaling my scent deeply as though it was the sweetest scent that has ever existed. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I had been longing to be in his arms so badly and it felt so right.I felt protected and less worried than when he was away."I missed you so much,my love. "He whispered in my ear, his warm breath brushing my skin and I fought the urge to moan and tilt my neck to give him full access.Heaving a deep sigh, I carefully pulled his hands off my body and moved away from him. A sudden coldness washed over me but I pretended as though I didn't feel it. I woke up and sat on the bed, resting my back on the dashboard and Luciano looked at me with creased eyebrows.I saw confusion and worry in his eyes and the corner of my lips curved into a bitter smile. He would have told me that he was leaving the kingdom if he cared that much about me."What is wrong?"He asked and I felt the worry in
~Luciano~I closed my eyes and heaved a deep sigh, running my fingers through my hair which was hanging freely. The fact that Hazel was mad at me and she didn't want to talk to me worried me so much.I admit that I did wrong.I just hope she will calm down and forgive me. I had promised Hazel that I would never leave the kingdom without informing her.However, I broke the promise once again and the thought of it made me mad at myself.My heart ached as though someone was squeezing it into a tiny ball.What scared me was when Hazel asked if she would end up losing our babies or dying when I was not around. I know Hazel is afraid because of what happened to Monalisa.She is afraid to lose our babies and so am I. I can't imagine losing the twins after nine months of waiting for their arrival. I just hope that everything will turn out well.I picked the papers that needed the queen's signings and decided to take them to my mother's office so that she could work on them. I checked on the digit
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~Hazel~Another two weeks passed pretty quickly.Everything in our kingdom was going just fine. Business between our kingdom and other kingdoms was doing great.Southern Kingdom was trading with Mountain Pack and I was happy that we were on good terms. Seb came to visit the South often to observe the market in the South and studied ways to improve on his side.Sometimes Sebastian came along with Alexa to visit us.The twins were growing fast and they were healthy. Grandpa was so happy to see his grandchildren grow into strong and healthy kids. He was always happy whenever Alexa came to visit us."You need to get some sleep,"My mind jolted back to the present when I heard Luciano's voice. He pulled me into his arms and planted a gentle kiss on my hair.Luciano took half a day off from his kingship duties to spend some time with me. We went for our usual walks in the evening and it felt so good to hold hands as we walked around. My lips curved into a smile when the day's events clouded my
~Hazel~TWO WEEKS LATER I felt Luciano pull me close to himself and planted a gentle kiss on my hair and I hummed in response. I wrapped my hands around him so tightly,my lips curving into a smile."Good morning."His voice was raspy since he had just woken up from sleep. I blinked my eyes countless times to get rid of the blurry vision."Good morning too."I responded lazily and he chuckled, "Do you want to sleep some more? For me,I have to wake up since I have a lot of paperwork to take care of."Luciano informed me, giving my body a gentle squeeze."No! I would like to help the queen with the workload. She has been working a lot lately with the help of Monalisa and my mother. Many business proposals are coming in and we need to take care of them. I need to go through some pending kingdom reports too."I explained to Luciano and he was quiet for a while.The former queen has been working so much and I felt bad for her. I just wanted to help in some way even though she asked me to take a
~Luciano~The look on Hazel's face told me all. That is why I didn't mention to her where we were going for our honeymoon no matter how much she insisted.I wanted it to be a surprise."Do you like it?"I asked just to be sure.Her lips curved into a more bright smile when she heard my question and she nodded vigorously."It looks so beautiful."She said in a low voice that soothed my spirits and Liam groaned in my head."Let's get off the plane so that you can have a good view."I stood up and stretched my hand towards Hazel. She held onto it and stood up then followed behind me without a question. I liked it whenever Hazel was submissive to me because I'm used to her wild side.Hazel looked at the surrounding attentively. I have been here countless times. I usually came here whenever I wanted to pull my mind from work and have some alone time.Being here with Hazel was a different feeling. I turned my head to look at Hazel, admiring her hair which was being blown away by the weak wind c
~Hazel~I looked at Luciano,my husband,the father of my pups,the love of my life,you name it.I couldn't help it but smile."Yes, I do," I said in a gentle but firm voice,enough for everyone to hear that Luciano is exclusively mine now!I picked up the ring and slid it on Luciano's finger slowly,taking my time because it was my day.The crowd clapped for us.I looked my mother's way and she flashed me a broad smile, crying again."Is there anyone who has a reason why Hazel Del Mundo and Luciano Hernandez shouldn't get married? Please raise your hand."The judge said and we turned our heads to look at the crowd.It was silent and no one raised his/her hand in the air to oppose the wedding."Now I announce you as husband and wife."The royal judge said and the crowd cheered. I closed my eyes when Luciano leaned towards me,before I could wrap my head around what was going on,I felt his lips on mine."MINE!"He said in my head and Mia groaned in response. We are finally married! I'm exclusively h
~Hazel~TWO WEEKS LATERThe day that I have been waiting for for months is finally here. The day that Luciano is going to show the whole world that I'm his to hold and keep. I heaved a nervous sigh as the make-up artist continued to do there magic on my face, preparing me for the big day ahead of me.I spent the night in my mother's room and she woke me up early in the morning so that I could get ready for the day ahead of me.According to our traditions, I couldn't spend the night with Luciano before our wedding. I tried my best to get some sleep but I couldn't bring myself to sleep because I was anxious.Monalisa stayed in my mother's room for some time then went to her room to have a rest. Alexa and Sebastian have come back to the Southern kingdom again to attend my wedding.The make-up artists stepped aside when they were done with their work. I was sitting on the chair before the vanity mirror, I turned my head to look at myself and my lips curved into a satisfied smile."You loo
~Hazel~Despite feeling tired,I lazily stood up from the couch and walked to Luciano who was walking to me and we met midway.Luciano wrapped his strong hands around me, "I'm happy that you chose me."He whispered and his grip on my body only tightened.We pulled off after basking in each other's arms for a while.Luciano brushed hair strands from my face and tucked it behind my ear.I looked into those grey eyes and all I saw was care and affection."I will always choose you over and over again."I whispered but loud enough for him to hear.Before I could say more words,he locked our lips and kissed me deeply."I have been holding back from doing this to you for way too long."He told me through the mind-link as he continued to kiss me passionately.I was breathless when Luciano pulled off and I gasped for air greedily.The corner of his lips curved into a smile."I told you that I would come back to you, didn't I?"He asked with a raised eyebrow and I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his wo
~Hazel~Luciano pulled me carefully into his arms and patted my back to help me calm down. I held onto his golden robe so tightly as though my life depended on it and hugged him back."I would like us to go back to the castle so badly, Hazel. However,I can't because I need to talk to kings and queens from other kingdoms so that I can make allays and talk about trade between the kingdoms."Luciano told me through the mind-link and gave my body a gentle squeeze."I'm happy that you chose me."He said and I heard the happiness in his voice. He pulled off and looked at me as though he couldn't believe that indeed I chose him over Andrian."What about I ask Jonas Robert and Jonas to take you back to the castle? They will be accompanied by other soldiers for security, to make sure that you're going to be safe."Luciano suggested and I nodded my head at his words."I promise I will come back to you when I'm done with everything. I'm going to ask your mother to accompany you so that you don't ge
~Hazel~"MATE!" Mia purred in my head, just confirming to me that we had finally met our mate after twenty-five years.I searched my eyes in the crowd and tried to trace the scent.However, I couldn't see him.The scent became stronger with each passing second and my wolf fought for release so that she could go to meet her destined mate for the very first time."Hazel,Hazel."Luciano's worried voice woke me up from the trance that I was in and I turned my head to look at him and tears flowed freely from my eyes."I can smell his scent in the air, Luciano. He is around, my mate is around."I informed Luciano and he tensed when he heard my words but composed immediately."What?"He asked in a low voice but I could see fear in his eyes. I know he was afraid of losing me and so was I."Promise me that you're not going to give in to the mate bond, Hazel.You are Mine!"Luciano said possessively and gave my hand a tight squeeze.I wrapped my hands around Luciano so tightly without a care in the w