All Chapters of Stavros - The Cursed Beta (Overpowered Series): Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Hazel’s POV I drove away from the packhouse, far away from Stavros and his new mate. My heart bled, yet I refused to shed tears for him. His bipolar attitude confused me and disturbed me at the same time. My phone buzzed with an incoming call from Aunt Carmen and I knew they realized I had left. I just hoped they wouldn’t come over to Lucania to get me. It was true I was struggling to find work, but I refused to go back to Fairbanks. Maybe with time, I would find something here I could enjoy. I drove on dejectedly when my gaze fell upon the rear-view mirror. Why was Stavros following me around in a black Chevy Silverado? Hadn’t I left him with Crystal back at the packhouse? Why was he stalking me? ‘Maybe he’s going home. It’s on the way, remember?’ reminded Zea, my wolf. She would know better with her advanced senses. I stopped paying heed to him and sped up as much as possible. We crossed his father’s house where he lived with Crystal, but Stavros didn’t stop. My heart pounded

Hazel’s POV I yanked my hand, wanting to flee, but he held on. I had no wish to witness his interaction with his mate. Didn’t he understand that? “Who asked you to wait? I didn’t agree to have dinner with you, Crystal. I told you I was busy.” My heart skipped a beat, and I gaped at him and then at Crystal. Did I misunderstand him?Crystal was almost in tears. “I can see how busy you are. Maybe you love playing games with other people’s feelings, right? I hate you, Stavros.” Stavros glared at her while I felt ill at ease. To some extent, I could relate to her. He had played with me as well. When I had fallen for him, hook, line, and sinker, he had rejected me. Now, when I was trying to move on, he wanted to pursue me. “I have never encouraged you, Crystal. You wanted me to help you settle down, and I did. I let you live in my father’s home, free of cost. Please stop begging for sympathy votes here. Everyone in Lucania knows me well. I don’t play with anyone’s feelings. I’m not inter

Stavros’s POV She clung to me just like she used to and a shudder of longing went up my body. I tightened my hold on her, crushing her to myself. We fitted so perfectly! I didn’t want this moment to end. Could I kiss her? Would Dyson mind? I could hear Vyros’ purr as he kept prodding me on through the mind-link. ‘Kiss her, Stav! Mark her! Make her ours!’ I wished I could throw caution to the wind and mark her tonight! I longed for Hazel’s hugs in the last few years we were apart. She had stopped after I rejected her. But now I wanted to take this one step ahead. I wanted my first kiss. A car stopped outside, and footsteps echoed outside the main door. Before I could realize what was happening, the main door clicked open and Aunt Cassie appeared on the doorstep. A gasp of guilt escaped her and Hazel sprang off my lap with flushed cheeks. She dashed inside before I could stop her.“Oops! Sorry if I interrupted you. Please carry on,” said Aunt Cassie, whirling around to leave. I wa

Stavros’s POV The next morning, the pain was bearable, and Alexandrios agreed to discharge me only if I rested. “Total bedrest, bro. Follow the medicines and try to be in your wolf form to heal faster.” I listened absent-mindedly while my eyes scanned the room for Hazel. She wasn’t here yet. “How long must I rest?” Alexandrios checked my charts and smiled with satisfaction. “At least two weeks.”“Two weeks to heal an arm injury?” I couldn’t believe my ears. Alexandrios hesitated a little, and I somehow had the feeling he was hiding something from me.“We saved you from silver poisoning and eventual death, bro. Even after the corrosion, traces of silver were found in your body. We had to wash it out. So the only way to heal is to follow my advice.” I felt restless now. I had to see Hazel once. How will I stay for two weeks without seeing her?Leandros helped speed up the discharge formalities and soon we were on our way home. “Haven’t you informed Hazel yet?” I asked, at last, unabl

Hazel’s POV “So, it’s working, right? Am I able to seduce you?” He couldn’t seem to curb his chuckles. “Not at all. All is lost between us, Stavros. You killed it. So, don’t even bring it up or I’ll leave.” I was upset with him for joking about something I had dreamed of since I realized he was my mate. It was a happily ever after with him. Maybe it was a joke for him, but for me, it was my life, my everything. His smile vanished, but I stomped angrily out of his room to mine. I was upset, but I had no plan of leaving him in this state. I loved him too much to do that. Why did he bring out the worst in me these days? Our relationship was far from bitter. Then what changed now? Why did every interaction with him end in a fight? I stayed in my room, feeling restless and upset. Although I knew I should check up on him, I didn’t dare to go. The doorbell buzzed, and I rushed to open it. Alexandrios and Leandros stood on the doorstep carrying large grocery packets. “Hey! How’s he? Snap