HAZELWaking up next to Ethan is not something that I ever thought that I’d be able to do for a while, but apparently, I can’t predict the future. When I raise the covering, I’m only clad in my underwear, and Ethan is still fast asleep next to me, wearing only his shorts. A chill runs through my mind as I wonder what we must have been doing to be dressed like this. That’s when the events of last night rush to me. I was so happy that I even drank strong wolf alcohol, something that I never thought that I would ever do, and that must have been what led this to happen. But I honestly don’t remember having sex with Ethan, so I make the decision to ask him if we had done anything when he wakes up. Ethan’s handsome face tempts me to give him a good morning kiss, but considering all the stress he went through because I was drunk, I decide not to do that, in case it wakes him up from his much needed sleep. I tiptoe out of bed and make my way to my suite where my maids help me scrub up and
HAZELI wake up to the soft rays of sunlight filtering through the curtains, casting a warm feeling and glow into the room. I am not ready to wake up yet but with the intensity of the rays of sunlight, I realise that a lot of time must have passed.Stretching my legs, I feel a sense of contentment wash over me as I remember that it's the weekend, a time for relaxation, fun and sleeping in. Rolling over, I see Ethan still asleep beside me, his features softened in the gentle morning light, sometimes I wonder why he looks like that when he sleeps, like a cute baby, but when he is awake, he is all macho macho.With a smile growing on my lips, I slip out of bed, careful not to disturb him. Padding barefoot across the cool hardwood floor, I make my way to the kitchen. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee greets me as I enter, enticing my senses and pushing me further into the world of non sleepers.I set out my ingredients to make breakfast. As I prepare breakfast, I can't help but feel a gre
ARNOLDI have been away from my kingdom for a few weeks now, and all I can think about is Hazel. How is she doing? This is her first time being in the castle while I’m away. Does she miss me? Is she getting along well with my brother? So many unanswered questions. “Sir, the alpha of the Serene pack has requested to see you in your suite, he says that it is an emergency.” One of my guards tell me, and I nod. “Where is he now?” I ask. “He just showed up unexpectedly, and he’s currently outside.” The guard tells me and I ask him to bring the alpha in. “Your majesty.” The alpha bows. “I know that I should have planned this out earlier with you, but there’s no time. My people are dying.” Alpha Sands says.- As I look over the beds in one of the hospital rooms of the Serene pack, I’m overcome with sadness. Sands had come over to tell me that a few days ago, some of his people had fallen ill, and while they had been taken to the hospital, nobody really said much about it. Bu
ARNOLD It has been days since I arrived at the Serene pack, and the situation hasn't improved. In fact, it has worsened. The illness that is currently plaguing the pack members is more severe than we initially thought. After much deliberation, we decide to involve the medical experts. After consulting with medical experts and conducting extensive research, it's become evident that we're dealing with a deadly ailment, a strain of virus that spreads rapidly and has a known cure, but like anything, the cure is very scarce. "So, what are you telling me? They are all going to suffer like this till they die? No form of help or solution?" I ask with a heavy heart. "We have no other option. The cure will not likely not be found, a search for it will just be effortless and stupid. No benefits from that." The chief of the Medical experts tell me. The gravity of the situation weighs heavily on my shoulders. Lives are at stake, and time is of the essence. I can't afford to sit idly by
ETHANThe pictures and memories lurking last night went on pretty late and now my back hurts. No one tells you this but getting old sucks. Hazel fished out pictures of Arnold and I since we were little and to be honest, it didn't go how I expected it to go. I have asked our parents for the pictures and they lied about it, knowing Arnold, he would not steal it. I was hoping to be bitter and act like an asshole but Hazel's presence, her grace and her beautiful demeanor did nothing but uplift my spirit. I was all smiles when it happened. "Acting king Ethan, your attention is needed." Hazel's voice fills the room as she walks in with a tray of food.As the days have been passing by steadily, filled with adventures and bonding moments with Hazel. "So, what exactly do you want us to do to pass up time?" I fall into the couch, letting the softness take me in. "Okay, first things first, we will cook and eat. After a properly eaten food and rest, we will go to the arcade and play
HAZELI find myself standing in the middle of a dense forest, and the air thick with the metallic scent of blood. My senses are assaulted by the sight of mangled bodies which look like they were thrown across the forest floor, their limbs twisted at grotesque angles, their lifeless eyes staring into nothingness. I stumble backward, my stomach churning with nausea as I realize that the bodies belong to my old fellow pack members, the maids and the head taskmasters. The sight is too much to bear, and I feel bile rising in my throat as the horror of it all threatens to overwhelm me. What kind of sight am I looking at? But then, it feels like I’m then drawn by some unseen force, and so I find myself drawn toward the center of the clearing where a figure stands amidst the carnage. It's a creature, tall and scary, with blood red eyes that seem to pierce through to my soul. Of course, this is just a dream. I sigh in relief. No matter how much those people hurt me, I will never stoop t
ARNOLDAfter days of relentless, unending research and sleepless nights, I finally come to a decision. "Sir, we know the last hunt that we put you on was not as successful as we had hoped but things are starting to get a better feel." One of the medical researchers said. "I know, you guys tried your best to get a good feeling about it and it was great for me. " I say patting him on the back, giving him the approval that it seemed like he needed. I knew it is the right time, the right time to reach out to Ethan and update him on the situation here at the Serene pack. He deserves to know the truth, no matter how bad it may be. I sit down at my desk, a sense of urgency coursing through my veins as I begin to compose a letter to my brother. The words flow easily, fueled by a mixture of determination and desperation. I don't know how he is going to take it, I hope he takes it well, I trust him.-"Dear Ethan,I hope this letter finds you well. I apologize for the silence these past
ETHANI stare at the letter in my hand, the words blurred by the tears welling up in my eyes. Arnold has written to me again and once again I can only imagine how concerned he is for our pack's well being, and for Hazel. Even his handwriting shaky, and the thought of the possibility of my brother needing my help but not asking for it crosses my mind. I can't help but feel a pang of guilt in my chest. Arnold has always been the responsible one, the one who shoulders the burden of leadership with grace and determination. And here I am, thousands of miles away, unable to offer him any real assistance in his time of need. Just to stay out and try my best to look out for both our kingdoms. But I can't dwell on my own shortcomings. Arnold needs me to be strong, to support him from afar as he faces the challenges that threaten the survival of our kingdoms, because anything that affects his kingdom affects mine too. I wipe away the tears from my eyes and keep myself strong for the task ah