~Hazel~"Wake up and get to work!"There was a loud knock on the door, they were the soldiers who had come to wake us so that we could go to work on building sites.This time we overslept. Monalisa and I woke up immediately and got dressed, we didn't have time to take a bath. So we got out of the house with Grandpa and joined our fellow slaves."Are you okay ladies? I'm sorry that I didn't wake you up early in the morning to get prepared for the day."I heard Grandpa's voice in my head and I turned my head towards him and smiled."It's not your fault, Grandpa. It's our fault too because we didn't wake up on our own."I told him and he nodded his head at my words."How are we supposed to get through the day without taking a bath and breakfast?"Monalisa grumbled."There's nothing we can do about it, Lisa. I think we need to get used to everything because it's going to be this way."I told her through the mind link and she groaned in annoyance.We arrived at the building site and began to ca
~Hazel~I curled and hugged my knees so tightly, feeling like a seven years old girl once again.Afraid for dear life."You belong to the devil, traitor!"The two armed men grabbed me roughly and made me stand up."You're hurting me."I cried out desperately but the tight grip only tightened ten folds.Monalisa wrapped her hands around my waist so tightly as though doing so would prevent the armed soldiers from taking me away."Please let her go, don't hurt her.Hazel is a good person,she has never wronged anyone or kill."Lisa pleaded on my behalf and a hard slap landed on her cheek which sent her back to the ground and she screamed in agony.I wanted to help Lisa get through the pain but I was in no position to help her.I tried to break free from their grips and ran to Monalisa but they only pulled me away from her."Where are you taking my daughter?"Grandpa asked and I shook my head in denial.I didn't want to get him involved in my problems.I didn't want anyone else to get hurt."We're
~Hazel~"Leave her alone and don't you ever touch her again! Anyone who would ever lay a finger on her would have me to contend with."He said, his voice high and commanding that it made the soldiers shiver and they nodded their heads in fear.The soldiers turned around and disappeared into thin air. My eyes never left his, more tears flowed from my eyes because indeed I couldn't believe that Prince Luciano had come to my rescue.If it was like a sweet dream and I didn't want to wake up and face reality. I wanted to dream forever."Hazel."For the first time since I stepped foot in South, he called my name. His voice was deep and soothing and there was something that I couldn't decipher about how he called my name.The words rolled over his tongue so easily without making an effort.Does this mean he knew my name along along but he has been preventing as though he didn't know anything about me?"Prince…"I choked out, soft sobs escaping my lips because I couldn't believe that I was still
~Luciano~"She needs your comfort."Liam, my wolf purred in my head, giving me directions because he knows too well that I'm poor when it comes to dealing with women.I'm twenty nine but I'm yet to find my fated and I never bothered to have a mistress or chose a mate for myself.My entire life I have been busy taking over the packs, to fulfil my father's dream of taking over the East. I didn't have time for women, I didn't have time to live.I hesitantly wrapped my hand around Hazel's small figure, she was so small in my arms and she fitted perfectly. I rubbed her back gently, stealing some knowledge from Hades.Hades is good with women and I would watch him silently as ladies sat on his laps.Lycan ladies tried to seduce me whenever we attended parties with Hades and Gamma Jonas but I never showed any interest in them.My mind was always occupied with accomplishing what my dad started.Hazel cried even more when I rubbed her back and I didn't know what to do next. I closed my eyes and
~Hazel~I blinked my sore eyes countless times to get rid of the blurry vision when the morning light hit my face. I groaned because my eyes were painful and tossed on the bed.I shot up because the bed was too comfortable compared to sleeping on the floor at grandpa's.That's when I recalled that I was in the prince's room.The room was empty and my eyebrows furrowed, before I could guess where the Prince had gone, the bathroom door clicked open and I couldn't help but turn my head towards it.A white towel was tied tightly around his waist, his shoulders-length hair was wet from the shower and it dripped water on his chest, making him look hot. Luciano looked more masculine while bare chested compared to when his clothes were on. The herbs were chiselled and deep.I imagined running my fingers over those abs.I swallowed hard when the thought popped into my head and I looked away.I didn't want to build castles in my head because it was crystal clear that we'll never have a thing beca
~Luciano~I tried to concrete the papers that laid on the vintage table but it seemed like I couldn't fully focus on it. My mind kept on going back to Hazel, it was not normal for me to be distracted by a woman.Why her?I couldn't help but question myself."I think you have already done the forbidden."My wolf answered my silent questions. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion because I didn't know what the hell Liam was talking about."I already did it by housing her, "I answered Liam and he heaved a frustrated sigh."I'm not talking about housing her."He said and I frowned, "What do you mean then?"I inquired and Liam was silent, I could tell it was something scary because of his silence."I think you're falling for her.It's too late to hold back and fight the feeling because you have already fallen so deep.You care about her so much.Hazel has tamed the heartless Lycan prince."The pen that I was holding in my hand slid when I heard Liam's words.He just confirmed my worst fear. It now m
~Hazel~It has already been three days since Monalisa and I came back to the castle. We spent most of our time learning new skills like knitting to pass time since we hadn't gotten something important to do.The prince became to be busy, avoiding me at all costs and I didn't know what was going on with him because I couldn't think of something that I had done wrong that hurt him.I looked through the window and realised it was already evening, heaving a deep sigh, I placed the novel back on the bookshelf and decided to walk out of the library.Monalisa was sleeping when I walked into her room, so I didn't want to wake her up. That's why I decided to kill time in the library.Servants looked at me as I walked in the hallway but I didn't pay that much attention to them cause I'm used to their weird glances.My mind jolted back to the present when someone grabbed my hand roughly all of a sudden and pulled me into another corridor.My heart pounded wildly when I looked into those angry e
~Hazel~"Prince…How can I help you?"I heard her voice in my head, polite and soothing.Liam purred in my head and a groan left my lips."Is something wrong? Are you okay?"There was worry in her voice, she was worried about me. I know she was surprised that I was calling her this late.How was I supposed to explain to her that I didn't mean to make her worry? Damn, it!."Are you sleeping...I mean are you okay?"I stuttered for the first time in my entire life, not sure of what to say. I didn't want her to hear the excitement in my voice,so I tried to sound normal."Yes, I just woke up when I heard your voice in my head."She answered, still sleepy."Sorry for waking you up. I was worried about you when you didn't show up in the flower garden. That's why I decided to look out for you and make sure that you were alright."I explained briefly and she was quiet. I couldn't help but frown, wondering if I had bored her and she went back to sleep."Hello, I'm over here."I was startled when Hazel'
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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