~Hazel~
*FLASHBACK*My husband Sebastian, the Alpha of the mountain pack and I were invited to the annual ceremony which is held once a year to bring all the eastern packs together.It was supposed to be our sixth marriage anniversary but I chose to accompany my husband to the annual ceremony because I wanted to be a supportive wife.The ceremony was so lively and we enjoyed it so much, we talked to other Alphas and Lunas about challenges facing the East and ways to solve them. When the ceremony was over, we decided to dance and enjoy ourselves to the fullest like in other past years.Sebastian took my hand and invited me to the dancing floor. My heart pounded wildly and all my insides tickled sweetly. My wolf Mia purred in my head and I was so happy. I accepted his invitation and followed him.He wrapped his right arm around my waist possessively and held my other hand in his gigantic hand. The song playing in the background was sweet and slow, he looked into my brown hazel eyes and my heart skipped a beat."I love you so much. "He said, his voice low and horse. My lips curved into a broad smile and my heart palpated."I love you too, Sebastian. "I said, my voice low and sweet. I closed my eyes when I saw him lean forward, before I could tell what was going on behind my closed eyes. I felt his warm lips on mine, he kissed me passionately and gently, and I kissed him back."Happy sixth anniversary. “He said and planted another kiss on my forehead. "Happy sixth anniversary to us. "I told him and he smiled warmly.We continued to dance in slow motion. We renewed our vows just like other years and made promises to one another.Seb stopped dancing all of a sudden and closed his eyes, then sniffed the air as though he had smelled the sweetest scent that has never existed."Sebastian, what's wrong? Are you okay?. Are you tired?. "I inquired, fear crept my heart."Seb, If you don't feel okay, let's go home. I can make you your favourite coffee. I'm sure you'll feel better after drinking it. "I tried touching his face, as though doing it would wake him from the trance that he was in."Hazel…"He snapped from his trance. I smiled at him, blinking back tears of fear."My love, let's go. I don't think staying here any longer is a good idea. "I grabbed his hand and we began to walk away. My heart was beating wildly and I was thankful to the moon goddess because he finally gave him back to me.When we were a few steps from the exit, Sebastian stopped. I turned around to look at him. His eyes glowed brightly. It was evident that knight, his wolf had taken over and I was not the one who made knight that active. I didn't need a prophetess to know what was going on."Sebastian, let's go. I don't want to stay here anymore. "I said, almost begging and I could feel my heart pounding so hard despite all the noise inside the room.I tried to pull his hand but he didn't respond. It was like I didn't exist entirely."Mate. "I heard him mutter under his breath, confirming my worst nightmare. He pulled his hand from my tight grip absent-mindedly and walked away.The temperature inside the room dropped and it felt like time was moving in slow motion.I looked at Matteo, his beta for some help. Hoping that he would be able to talk some sense to Sebastian and bring him back to me. However, Matteo looked back at me with an apologetic face and I knew I was on my own.I watched Sebastian walk away from me. My hands felt so cold and my heart so lonely. My eyes didn't leave him until he was swallowed by the crowd. I lowered my head and looked at my empty hands.I wanted to run after him and wrap my hands tightly around him but I couldn't find the courage to. My legs were too heavy."We need to go to him, he's ours. "Mia, my wolf told me. Closing my eyes, a single tear dropped from my eyes.I was quiet. I didn't know what to tell my wolf because I couldn't tell if Sebastian was only mine anymore. I didn't know if he would ever come back to us or not.I pushed through the crowd desperately and headed to the exit. I didn't feel like staying anymore because I was afraid to see him with someone else.I'm a strong woman. But…I didn't have the heart to take it. I was not strong enough to witness it.I was not prepared for it.The cold breeze outside caused goosebumps on my skin when I stepped out. It reminded me that I was all alone now. Mia howled in my head, I ran into the woods and when I was far enough, I shifted into my wolf form.Mia ran into the woods, howling to the bright Crescent moon in the sky. Mia cried and begged the moon goddess to have mercy on us.I wished I could bump into my mate too but it seemed like the goddess had turned a blind eye on us._______*PRESENT*My heart twisted when the memories rushed into my head. I pulled his hands away from my waist and turned around to look at him, then shook my head in denial."I don't want to put my hopes up only for them to crash for the second time. It will be better not to make promises that you'll break. "I said. I was scared. I was traumatized by whatever happened."I know we can do this if we join hands. We have come a long way and I don't want to lose you, Hazel.'' His voice was low and soothing. "I know we can fight it together, please help me with this. What about all the memories? I'm not letting you go, Hazel. "He said possessively, giving my hands a small squeeze.I looked deep into those ocean-blue eyes that I loved so much and my heart skipped a beat. I wanted to touch his face and tell him that I'm willing to try. That I didn't want to let it go too. That I wanted to fight alongside him and see how things will turn out.However, I didn't have that courage. I didn't want to fool myself either. I have seen so many people go through the same situation. I knew how it would end and it made my heart ache.I heaved a deep sigh when the thoughts crossed my mind. It was hard to convince myself that our story would be different. "If you were not able to resist her scent, do you think we're capable of winning this fight?. "I said and he lowered his head in shame."Are you going to give up without a fight?" Mia asked me and I could feel the pain in her voice. "You too know how it will end. "I told her and she howled in my head.Sebastian cupped my face and wiped tears from my eyes, that's when I realized that I was crying."I believe we can do it together, Hazel. Please promise me that you're not going to give up on us. "He looked deep into my brown hazel eyes as though searching for some hidden answers.~Sebastian~My hands trembled as I cupped her face, my heart pounded wildly against my ribcage. I couldn't recall when was the last time my heart pounded this hard. I couldn't help but feel scared as I waited for her response. Her silence was killing me."Hazel, please say something. "My voice was almost a whisper and shaky. She closed her eyes and heaved a deep sigh."I don't want to fight a losing battle, Sebastian. "She said and shook her head, then her lips curved into a bitter smile.'She's giving up on us. Our sweet Hazel is giving up on us. 'Knight howled inside my head, the pain was too much to bear. It felt like my heart was being pierced by a silver dagger."Are you giving up on us. "I asked her and I was met with another heart-wrenching silence."I have no choice, Sebastian. I'm on the loosing end. I'm bound to lose. "Her voice a whisper. I looked deep into her brown hazel eyes that I loved so much as though searching for some answers, but all I could see was sadness and u
Chapter 04 The pastHazel"What are you doing in the forest little princess? "I turned in the direction of the familiar voice and smiled.The soothing female voice that sang me a lullaby and read me stories before I fell asleep."I'm looking for mushrooms, mama. It has been a long time since we tasted it. I'm tired of meat and vegetables. ''I said and turned around, then continued to pick more mushrooms."The forest is not a safe place for you or anyone at your age. It's too dangerous. You made me scared. "I saw worry in my mother's eyes and she heaved a deep sigh.Sigh of relief because she had found her missing princess."I'm sorry that I came to the forest without your permission. It's just that...I knew you wouldn't allow me, that's why I decided to sneak. "I confessed, fiddling with the helm of my dress."It's okay. Don't ever do that without my permission, right? "She asked and I nodded, "We can buy mushrooms from the market, you don't have to come all the way here. Come on, let'
Two weeks passed and I didn't hear anything from Sebastian's mate. I did my background check with the help of Monalisa, one of the east Lunas who is my friend.Alexas is Alpha Raymond's daughter from the West. She was invited in annual ceremony by her cousin Alpha Leonard, the Alpha of the Silver Moon pack where the annual ceremony took place.She's the only child of Alpha Raymond. Her mother died while giving birth to her and she was raised single handedly by her father.Monalisa dug deep and even brought me a picture of Alexas. Even though I didn't want to admit it because it hurt damn much. Alexas is a beautiful woman. She has long brown hair, blue eyes which resembled Sebastian's and an hourglass figure."I hope she won't show up in our peaceful lives again," Mia told me and I didn't know how to respond to her statement."I hope so too."I told my wolf and she was quiet. I heaved a sigh and closed the files that I was going through inside my Luna's office.Sebastian was not around,
~Hazel~It felt like time was moving in slow motion.I couldn't believe what was happening. I wished it could be a nightmare so that I could wake up in my bed and Sebastian hug me tightly."Wha...what is she doing here?" I asked, my voice full of worry. Mia howled in my head, sensing danger.It was silent, everyone was silent and it made me more scared. I looked at Sebastian and he looked away. I turned my head to Matteo and I saw uncertainty in his eyes."What are you doing here Alexa?"I asked her and she trembled.My voice was cold,I didn't want to be nice to her."I didn't come to cause harm, Luna Hazel.I'm only seeking refuge in your pack because mine is destroyed. The dark prince attacked our pack and took my father as his captive. He gave up himself to save mine."She said and tears poured from her eyes."Why mountain? There are so many packs you could go to.Why here?"I asked her and she bowed her head, avoiding my questions."Why didn't you go to Silver Pack?.I believe Alpha Leonar
~Sebastian~Hazel turned her back on me and faced the wall when she saw me walk to the our room. She moved on the edge of the bed leaving a big space for me.It was evident that she didn't want me to be any closer to her.Hazel didn't talk to me the whole day.She was quiet throughout the journey to Silver pack and back.I tried to crack some jokes but she didn't laugh,I was met with silence and I kept my jokes to myself.She avoided me at all costs and all I could do was to stare her from afar.Heaving a deep sigh, I climbed onto the bed and moved close to her.Ignoring her reaction from earlier."You'll fall off the bed in the middle of the night. I don't bite."I said, sounding funny to lighten the mood. I tried to touch her and pull her in the middle of the bed but she pushed my hand away."Don't touch me."She woke up and looked at me, pain flashed in her brown hazel eyes. I wanted to stretch my hands and touch her beautiful face but I restricted myself."Are you going to reject her or n
~Hazel~I woke up and went for my morning runs as usual,I took a warm shower and dressed up for the day. I looked at myself in the mirror as I tied my hair into a ponytail and I didn't like what I saw.A sigh escaped my lips when I realised that I had lost some weight. There were dark circles under my eyes because of lack of enough sleep. I had nightmares often about my mother and I found it hard to get some sleep afterwards."Good morning."I heard his husky voice pierce through the quiet air but I didn't bother to look his way.I turned on my heels and walked out of the room without looking back at him.He had come back the shower.It has already been one week since Alexa moved into our house.I have asked Sebastian to tell her to get out of our house multiple times but every time he's about to chase her something would come up and it would become hard for him to do it.Alexa is so dramatic, she would collapse on the ground or go to her knees and start pleading. Sometimes she would
~Hazel~"You can ask me anything on this earth but don't ask me to let you go because I won't, Hazel. I can't let you go."Sebastian hugged me so tightly and soft sobs escaped my lips."You're mine, Hazel. There is no way, I'm letting you go. I love you. I promised your father that I would protect you from anyone who wants to harm you. I'm not letting you go."He shook his head vigorously and clung to me so tightly as though he was afraid that I would escape through the window and run away.I fought to get break free from his suffocating embrace and he let me go. Tears streamed from his eyes as well."You're hurting me, Sebastian. You're doing the exact opposite of what you promised my father. I can't take it anymore, Seb. Please let me go. Please reject me so that I can be free from this chains of fate."I begged for my freedom. I would have rejected him and left the pack if I had the power to.However, I couldn't since rejection needs both parties.He needs to accept the rejection so t
~Sebastian~"Where is Hazel?"I asked as soon as I got out of the car. Matteo bowed his head when he heard my question and I could tell that it was bad news.Matteo called me when I was in an important business meeting and informed me what had happened to the pack.My heart pounded wildly against my ribcage and thick sweat dripped down my spine. I couldn't help but feel some uneasiness. My eyes swept around the pack and my heart squeezed inside my chest. The Lycan prince's soldiers had destroyed my pack.However that was less of my concern.I turned around to look for Hazel by myself if Matteo didn't have the balls to tell me where she was."She's not around."I stopped in my tracks and froze in place when I heard Matteo's voice talk behind me. I turned around to look at him, holding my breath.I wanted to confirm if he was trying to pull a prank or whether he was serious about it. If it was a prank, it would be one of the scariest pranks ever. Matteo is good when it comes to pranks so