Sebastian Point Of ViewI see her disappear in the crowd, my skin still tingling where she touched it. As much as I trust Hazel, I don't trust anyone else with her. but she's right, we need to act fast lest we lose our only chance.With a deep breath, I turn my gaze to Elmond, making sure to put every bit of authority in my soul in that look. Considering the irritated gleam in his eyes, I suppose it's working."Keep your eyes on her," I say, my voice hard even to my own ears. "And I'll be keeping mine on you.""Are you so sure I need to be watched, Walts?" he crosses his arms. "I'm not the untamed one here."A growl claws at my throat to let it out, I can almost feel my fingers elongating. The beast hasn't had a dose of wolfsbane in long while and its eager to break through the chains of restraint."You shouldn't even be allowed on this Hunt," he says, scorn obvious in his tone. "Let alone with Elizabeth as your companion."My hands are itching to close around something. You're the bi
Elizabeth Point Of ViewMy good angle pats my cheek, my bad angle facepalms herself."What are you telling him?!" she says, waving around her poker. "That stuff's personal.""Shut up," my good angle rebukes her. "Sometimes its best to let the feels out."But I'm not paying attention to them, my attention is focused on Sebastian. He's staring at me like I'm the Hunt's map. Priceless, something he never wants to lose.He brushes my hair away from my face and leans forward. For some reason, I stay still, some kind of anticipation holding me in place."You'll be surprised by how stubborn I can be, Hazel." He says."That's an idiotic thing to be stubborn about.""You make me act like an idiot."A breath of laughter leaves my mouth. "I must be a witch."He's so close, if I move an inch, my lips would brush against his. How would it feel? To let the walls crumble down?“That you are, Hazel,” Sebastian says. “The most lethal one."I feel my eyes flutter shut, his warm breath on my face. Nothi
The door bursts open.About eight men shuffle inside, rifles in their hands, black masks on their faces. The open door lets light in the dark room.I feel the revolver in my hand, testing my grip. I wait until all of them are inside, moving from between the maze of heavy shelves we made starting just after the door.I hold up the revolver and pull the trigger to give the signal. A loud rumble shakes the floor as all the shelves collapse on the black clad figures. Sebastian, Elmond and Timothy come out from over the heap of shelves, our ambushers groaning and struggling beneath the wood."Come on," Sebastian grabs my arm, racing down the hallways, we take a sharp turn towards the tower we were staying in.Sebastian bursts into his room, Elmond and Timothy turn towards their own. He yanks a bag out from under his bed and then without waiting for me, turn to my room."We need to get the hell out of here before they come back." Sebastian says, opening my closet and stuffing clothes in the
Everything happens in slow motion then. I see Sebastian charge forward, Elmond's wide, horrified eyes glued to my arm, Sebastian's hand pulls back and then his fist hits Elmond square in the face, blood gushes out of his nose. My hands fly to my mouth, holding back a gasp. My senses come back to me again.Sebastian holds Elmond by the throat, slamming him against the wall. I see his feet dangling in the air."If you touch her again," Sebastian growls, his lips curled in a feral snarl. "I will rip you apart, limb to limb."He pulls his other arm back, pointed fingers fisted tightly. My eyes widen as I stare at him, petrified in place.Elmond meets my eyes for a split second. I'm sorry, they seem to say. Sebastian's fist hits his face again. He doesn't retaliate. Oh moon, Sebastian's going to kill him and Elmond's going to let him. Because of me."Stop!"Sebastian's fist stops centimeters from Elmond's face. His eyes meet mine and instinct tells me to run as dark pools of stormy rage st
He doesn't come back the whole night. Which is good. I really didn't want him to hear me cry myself to sleep. I wake up with puffy, red eyes, a numb mind and a heavy conscious.My thoughts have tired themselves by running in circles, my heart is a traitorous bastard. The only solace I can offer myself is this;It's going to be fine. Soon this Hunt will be over and you'll never see Sebastian again.Both of you will get busy in your new lives, forget this ever happened. I splash water on my face, hissing when it stings my eyes but the puffiness decreases a bit due to the cool water. I change clothes and put my hair in a messy braid.I'm sitting on the bed, mind blank like an untouched paper when the door opens. Sebastian's eyes meet mine momentarily, I feel my heart jump to my throat.He looks away and silently packs up our bag. "We're leaving."With that, he goes out of the room. I ignore the twist in my chest and follow him out. Elmond and Timothy are sitting in the lounge, they look
Elizabeth Point Of ViewI tell myself its nothing.I tell myself I don't feel like I'm about to burst into tears every time Sebastian averts his eyes from me, I tell myself my thoughts do not drift to what he said that day every night, I tell myself I will forget this.I watch as the sun comes up from behind the clouds. A wave of homesickness crashes over me. Mom's pretty face, smiling warmly at me.Cleo crooked grin, calm blue eyes. Alexandra's ruckus over the tinniest things. Martin's amazing apple pies and savvy stories.What have they all been doing since I came here? Would they remember what day it is today? Someone touches my shoulder.I jump away, in an instant, my revolver is pressed against someone's forehead, my finger at the trigger. Sebastian holds his hands up in mock surrender."That's a waste of ammunition."I let out a breath I was holding and pull my hand away. "You startled me."Sebastian raises an eyebrow. "I called you twice. You didn't respond.""Oh," I blink. "I
The next week is a blurred.True to his promise, Sebastian didn't show a hint of his emotions after that night. For that matter, neither did I. We both acted the way we should; like partners.And the fact that we're close to the finish line only fuels our will to keep focused.We hadn't really slept since the past week, only dozed off occasionally. Which is precisely why I wake up in the noon to the sound of a growl.My eyes snap open, hands already fumbling to get the revolver out of the waistband of my jeans. There's only one bullet left, is my only thought as I spring to my feet.My eyes dart in every direction, but I see nothing that could be a threat. Then it dawns to me;Where did Sebastian go?Tucking the revolver away, I start forward, a frown on my face. Where the hell is he?Only a short distance away, I see him pacing around, his head in his hands. Another low growl reaches me."Sebastian?" a hint of worry leaks in my voice.His heads snaps in my direction so quickly I almo
Sebastian Point Of ViewMy shoes make a rhythmic thud on the polished wooden floor as I turn to my newly acquired office. Everything is in perfect order, a large L-shaped desk in the center, a high back chair behind it. shelves line the walls, the windows on the east wall light up the place.I take my place behind the desk and pick up the file I'd put their last night— or early morning, sleep has been miles away from me.Twenty Alphas had participated, seven have made it back. After reaching the mansion, I had a witch lift off the spell from the competitor's wolves and the forest, officially declaring that the Hunt was over. The last team reached here yesterday.The packs of the deceased Alphas will have to be adjusted under other's authority, if they don't have another of the Alpha bloodline to take the role.As I leaf through the file, the accommodations storing in my memory with singular glances, the door knocks."Enter..."A man dressed in a dark uniform comes in, his face impassi
"Welcome, messenger," she said in a voice as smooth as honey.The trembling in the man's hands stopped and he stood straighter, clearing his voice."Thank you, Princess," he said, glancing at Moira. "And Your Majesty. It is an honor to be welcomed into your pack's territory. I bring a message from the Kingdom and King Gabriel himself."Sophia practically glowed at this news. The rest of the pack waited with bated breath. I fought the urge to roll my eyes. Everyone knew what this was about. It had been two years. The messenger could only be coming to announce -"The Hunt," he said, bringing a letter forward and presenting it. One of the guards stepped forward to take it and walk it to Sophia, who didn't open it, but stood holding it in both hands. "The Hunt will begin in a few short days, and King Gabriel and his mother Queen Elizabeth would be honored by your participatiorn. Twelve other princesses will be joining you at the Harmon's Palace to partake in several tasks. King Gabriel
New Generation:"Tell me why I should waste my time on a maid when I can have a princess tonight?"On every blood moon, twelve princesses from all over the world, belonging to different packs, gather at the Harmon's Palace, the home to the King of Alpha's and where the hunt takes place.For thousands of years, the hunt had been marked as the game of Queen's, where only one of the females get selected to become the next Alpha Queen, only after a long trial Valarie arrived at the Harmon's Palace as Princess Sophia's lady but instead, she captured the attention of the King Gabriel himself and vowed to have the prize all for herself only after a one accidental night, where she got the pleasure of her life.ValarieI was rushing. It was hard to ignore the murmurs and laughter as I passed by, as well as curious conversations; the laughter I knew were directed at me. As a servant I was at the bottom of the pack, and wasn't helping my cause by stumbling barefoot through the walkways. But my f
Marching her way out of his flat, Gabrielle quickly pulls up the black dress from her knees up to cover her cold naked body as she heads to the door."Idiot!" she grits her teeth as her knuckles turn white clenching it into a fist. She can feel her face heating up because of anger. God! She doesn't usually feel this much anger towards another person to the point that she really wants to punch his face if not murder him."Breathe Gab..." she closes her eyes tightly as she inhales before grabbing her stilettos and briefly looking around for her pouch."Stupid idiot!" she grits her teeth again not finding anything around Vincent's living room.She's already on the verge of screaming and stomping her feet in frustration when she noticed his car keys hanging on the hook on the wall just beside the main door.Not looking around, with the heels hanging on her fore and middle says to me, hands in his pockets."He's always been," I say with a smile."Aren't you jealous?" He raises an eyebrow,
Today is the day.After breakfast, Sebastian dropped me by our room, excusing himself to go and see if all the others in the mansion are ready to depart for the temple where this ceremony is.We have to leave in the end, after everyone else, so there's plenty of time to get dressed. Fidgeting excitedly, I rake through the closet and find a knee length white dress that looks sophisticated enough. I quickly take a shower and dry my hair, put on the dress and apply a bit of makeup. Quickly zipping up my ankle boots, I take another look at the mirror. The door opens, I see Sebastian's reflection. I grin at his surprised expression as he sees me and do a little twirl."Ta da!" I say excitedly. "So, how do I look?"He smiles as he crosses the room to come up in front of me, his arms up around me as my own hook around his neck."Can you ever look less than perfect?" Sebastian says."True..." I say brushing back a strand of his hair that fell out of place. Then I cock my head. "What are you w
Staring at my reflection in the bathroom mirror, wrapped in a sinfully fluffy robe, I as my fingers brush the skin at the junction of my neck and shoulder, where the mark was.Hell, the skin here is so flawless now, it feels synthetic.I shake my head, trying to get rid of the slightly hollow feeling that's settled in the pit of my stomach.Quickly getting dressed, I step out into our room. Sebastian looks up from the letters he's reading when I approach the bed and settle down beside him."How are you feeling?" he asks.I roll my eyes with a smile. "That's got to be the ninth time you've asked me that since morning."Sebastian cocks his head to a side. "I'm hoping for something a little more than a simple Fine' this time.""I feel." I tap my chin with a finger. "Empty? Like something's missing."An annoyed breath escapes me. "I honestly don't know if its only the fact that all my heightened senses are gone."Sebastian chuckles, I narrow my eyes at him. "That's to be expected, hopeful
"Sneaking out, Hazel?"I freeze in my tracks.Which, by the way, isn't really easy. Given I'm half hanging out of the bedroom window. Clearing my throat, I pull myself up a bit, grinning sheepishly as I catch Sebastian's eyes. He's leaning against the bedroom door, arms crossed loosely across his chest."Hello mate," I croon. "You finaly remember I'm alive?"Sebastian takes the liberty to walk over to the window and all but pull me inside the room, his arms wrapping around my waist."Do I want to know where you were going?" He asks, but amusement gleams in his stormy gaze."Who says I'm not just returning from my rendezvous?" I pick off an imaginary piece of lint from my shirt. "Because I'm just returning from my rendezvous," Sebastian says, interlocking his fingers with mine and leading me out of the room. "And I'd have seen you climbing up.""Where were you?" I narrow my eyes at him.After our date last night, I'd woken up this morning in an empty bed and a little note saying he'll
"No."I cross my arms, frowning at Sebastian. He holds my gaze, his own immovable with determination.We're sitting in the kitchen, the table laden with breakfast that both of us made together. The morning was as blissful as they come, waking up in his arms, and then cooking together had been more than amazing. Only, right now I want to whack him on the head."Why?" I ask."Because I don't want him anywhere near you," Sebastian says firmly."Come on!" I lean forward in my chair, towards him. "He's my friend! He might still be worried about me taking a bullet."His eyes only narrow at that. "You're wellbeing is none of his business."I close my eyes and take a deep breath. Calm, Elizabeth, calm. What you need is to stay chill and make Sebastian see things from your side."Sebastian," I take his hand in my own. "Don't you trust me?"The steel in his gaze falters at that, his fingers tighten around my own. "Its not you I don't trust.""Elmond is just," I take a second to gather my though
I heave out a dramatic sigh and lean my head over the armrest of the couch in our room."This is so boring," I drawl out.Sebastian looks up from the files he was reviewing, my legs resting across his lap. "You could read a book.""Been there, done that.""Get yourself something to eat?""Don't feel like it.""Browse through the internet?""Not my thing."This time he sighs, brushing his thumb against my calf "Then I'm sorry to say Hazel, but you'll have to bear it."Sebastian explained to me that it'll take a day or two to find Khate and convince her to come here. Until then, I can't let any of the other surviving competitors know that Sebastian and I are mates. Meaning, I have to stay on this floor, for another few days. I sit up and pout at him. "Are you really sure someone will find out we're mates if I go out?""Positive," Sebastian says, looking at little conflicted at my disappointed face."Its fine," I say, defeated with the fact that I'll have to stay stuck on this floor unt
I knock at the office's door.A moment later, I crack it open and peek my head inside. Sebastian's looks up from where he's working at his table."Did I disturb you?" I smile at him.Sebastian shakes his head. "Come in."I slip inside and close the door behind. Its been a while since breakfast and now that I'm tired after reading books in the library I decided I should do something else."What are you doing?" I ask, perching myself on his desk."Something boring." Sebastian says with a sigh, he glances up at me. "When I'd rather be doing something else."My brows raise, along with the corner of my mouth pity you have to keep working.He sighs again. I lean forward to inspect the file, looking more like a calendar where there's a note under each date and Sebastian is filling up the rest."Anything I can help with?""I'm afraid I have to suffer through this one alone." Sebastian says, his eyes flicker to me yet again. "Did you call your mom?""Yup." I nod. "She wants me to come back as