I'm wrong, Xavier is wrong. I should have killed him, and he should have been the end of me, therefore we shouldn't have been together. With murder and blood, we began. We began with games and sexual gratification. What we have is a complete catastrophe. However, we can't stop. Either I will destroy my mate, or he will destroy me. I was raised as an assassin, dressed as a man with a male wolf, and sent on a mission to kill Xavier the Alpha with a female wolf. However, the moon goddess pulled a prank on me when I was mated to the Alpha, whom I must kill in order to gain my freedom. What will transpire once Xavier understands that Hazel is not who he thought she was. As he realizes that the one person he trusted is out for his life, would he try to accept the mate bond or destroy her?
Lihat lebih banyakHazel POV
It was 2 in the morning and I was out, standing by the Silver Moon pack house. I didn’t come out for fresh air, no. That would be a lie. I was on the brink of fulfilling my “life-purpose”. I would be killing the Alpha of Silver Moon pack tonight, Xavier.
Elder Noah had announced earlier that Silver Moon would be hosting the annual Red Moon Gala and he held a celebration dinner in commemoration, at least that’s what they thought. I stood at the left wing of the house and listened in as the drunk betas on patrol duty jeered and praised Elder Noah. It was surprising that they weren’t all knocked out by now, they drank a lot.
What they didn’t know is, the dinner was actually paid for by Alpha Xavier. He was too modest a man to actually tell the betas that and he just chose to let the Elder take the credit. The fact actually irked me.
That was one of the things that pissed me off about Xavier, he was too modest and kind for his own good. And now, it’ll be his death. I caressed my copper blade and stared as the metal shone in the moonlight. The person who had gifted me the blade was the one who had sent me on this mission, Colin.
This was my last order and I'd finally be free. I could finally attain my happily ever after, maybe even have a mate.
I had spent a year gaining Xavier's trust. And he did trust me, never for once had he doubted me. He always put me first, much against the interest of his pack. It was a whole uproar when he chose me as his right hand. The Elders too were very much displeased, he had a rocky relationship with them from the start anyways. But Xavier didn’t care, that was another interesting thing about him, he was very headstrong.
After a while, I actually grew on the pack and they finally accepted me, they had no choice really. Now, they think they know me but not in the slightest.
I had been cosplaying as male all these while and not a single one had caught on that I was actually female, my wolf being male helped. It was almost scary to me how easy it was to fool Silver Moon. Which actually gave me time to question why they were such a threat to Colin that he needed their Alpha dead.
I checked my watch and it was almost three, Xavier would’ve been knocked out by now. If the alcohol didn’t do it, the tranquilizer I slipped in his drink earlier would’ve. This was my chance, this was finally it, I said to myself as I slid my dagger back into its scabbard and tried to quietly sneak back into the house which I miserably failed at as dried leaves crunched under my feet.
“Shit,” I cursed under my breath.
The betas stopped jeering and I was sure they were all staring in my direction even though I couldn’t see them.
“Who’s there?” One of them called in my direction. I quickly scrambled behind one of the trees and hid. They walked in my direction and looked around but they couldn’t find me.
“Must be a raccoon,” one of them concluded and they walked away to the front of the house.
I heaved a sigh of relief and crept more carefully to the back door to avoid getting caught. Once I got into the house, I quietly made my way to Xavier's room which was a lot harder than it sounded, especially with the creaky floorboard of the staircase. They really had to fix that thing.
I got to the first floor and took a quick glance at the door of my room at the end of the hallway and sighed. That was where I was my real self. Where I made my plans and schemes for the past year and where I cried when I felt alone, which was a lot of times.
If everything went well tonight (which I was sure it would), I wouldn’t be spending another night there. I turned and then crept up to the highest floor of the house, the second floor. Xavier's room was there.
I walked to his door and quietly turned his doorknob. Yes, he would be knocked out but I couldn’t take any chances, I have to be extra careful. I slipped into the room and closed the door behind me.
“This is it,” I muttered under my breath.
I walked over to the bed and drew my dagger. Colin wanted a clean job with no trace, I couldn’t kill him with my claw to avoid leaving any traces so I had to use my dagger instead. Everything I had done for the past one year had led up to this and yet I still felt something in my gut. I didn’t know what it was though.
Guilt? No, that couldn’t be it, I tried to convince myself.
I raised my dagger and then stabbed it straight into the bed, the spot where I believe Xavier should be laying.
Something was wrong, it went in cleaner than I expected.
I turned over the covers but Xavier wasn’t there. I was too shocked to move, I started thinking of where he could be. Maybe he got knocked out in the living room or the bathroom, I thought, because there was no way he could still be conscious as I had spiked his drink.
I didn’t have much time to think before the door to the room creaked and walked in. It happened so fast, I couldn’t even hide, I just had enough time to place my dagger back in its scabbard.
Xavier stared at me in confusion.
“Umm Hazel? What are you doing in my room?” He asked.
Then I did something any normal person would do, I started stuttering nervously, “I…well- I…”
I cleared my throat and put more husk into my tone trying to sound serious and not look like a criminal who barged into a room to steal. Well maybe I'm but I'm not here to steal but rather to kill.
“I guess- I guess I just lost my way. Silly me, I had a lot to drink at dinner,” I slapped my forehead and chuckled nervously.
“But your room is on the first floor, how… you know what, never mind,” he said and walked over to me, “I just got back from a quick early morning training and I’m so tired, I need to get some rest.”
“Yeah, okay. I was just leaving,” I said, as I made an attempt to leave but he then called me back.
I froze and then turned back to face him. Different thoughts flooded my mind, had he seen the hole in his covers? Did I leave anything behind? Did he know I slipped something into his drink?
“Well, since you're already drunk, how about one more,” he said as he grabbed a glass from his bedside stool.
My eyes widened. That was his drink I put the tranquilizer in, there's no way I'm going to go take that.
“Sadly, I can’t consume alcohol with my intense training. How about you have it?” he said, genuinely smiling at me.
“Oh, I can’t. I really can’t have more, I wonder where I’d end up next if I did,” I said and laughed.
But his eyes remained expectant. He had very persuading eyes.
I couldn’t refuse it, it would make him suspicious. It was already a miracle he didn’t suspect anything yet, I couldn’t risk him getting suspicious. If I did go unconscious from the tranquilizer, he would assume it was because I had too much to drink.
I walked over to him by the bed and grabbed the glass out of his strong and hairy hands and downed its content in one gulp. The tranquilizer I put in the drink was very effective, it would kick in within seconds for me.
Xavier, being an Alpha and all, it would’ve taken a lot longer to affect him.
The last thought I had before I blacked out was, Who the fuck actually goes training at 2 AM in the morning?
If only he knew that I am a girl just like Zoe and not a man like him I believe he wouldn't have let me drink this much like every other man.
Chapter 102Xavier's POVShe was alive. I am glad.But I don't think I want to see her. Not now, at least. After leaving the room, I went straight to the terrace to clear my head. I didn't know what to make of all these.My mother refused to tell me everything till she was awake and present to hear. It had been a week since she went into a coma. I was still very mad at her but all I wished for was her recovery. I don't think I'd survive without her.I stared out into the sunrise and watched people pass by. The battle had ended a week ago and we were left to pick things back up. Repairs were going on. A lot had been damaged.I don't think I'd ever forget about that night. The other Pack Alpha's that attended came from me and I was deeply grateful. Two had lost their lives to silver arrows and I had two funerals to attend. Gifts had been sent to each pack member that attended in appreciation for the help they rendered to us.I had been locked up in my study for so long, thinking and wal
HAZEL'S POV;I woke up with a start. Cracking my eyes open, I was blinded by the sunlight pouring out of the window. I tried to turn away from the window but I felt a sharp pain on my side and cried out in pain.The door immediately pushed open and someone rushed into the room."Iris! Are you okay?"I opened my eyes once again to see Felix in the room. Frowning, I pushed myself up to sit, ignoring the thudding pain on my side."What's going on here?" I asked and looked around me. I was in my room but my whole body was covered in bruises."I'll be right back!" He said and dashed out of the room before I could call out to him.Swallowing was painful for me. I brought my hand to my throat and felt it. That part hurt and it felt like I had a previous wound. Five slash scars ran through the other side of my throat.I touched the side of my belly and realized that a padded gauze had been used to cover up a wound. But I didn't feel any slight pain. Slowly, I pulled it off to see another scar
XAVIER'S POV;"What's going on, brother?" Ryan asked as he came to stand beside me, shaking visibly.I turned to him. He looked really shaken. His expression was filled with fear and confusion. "This is beyond you, Ryan. Where is your mate?""She's locked up with the female guests but they have all left to join in the battle,""Including her?!"Ryan shook his head immediately. "I told her she couldn't leave. She's going to listen to me,""Good. Go now, I need to take care of Mother. She has been wounded by a silver arrow,""I'll go with her. She can't fight again. She's wounded and it's dangerous. Let me help—""No, Ryan!" My mother said from where she was on the floor. "Do as your brother says. It is not over yet. I can take care of myself,""What are you going to do with your wound, mother?"It was obvious that he wasn't going to leave till he was sure that she was okay. I didn't blame him. After not seeing your mother throughout your life, losing her would take a massive toll on yo
MILA'S POV;Once we got to the base of the steps, I found the door that led to the dungeon. I could remember every detail of this place even after fifteen years.The door was unlocked and I pulled it open. We ran through a long corridor, flanked by rough stone walls and when we got to the first cell, my eyes darted around in search of keys.I found a bunch of keys hanging off a huge naile that had been driven into the wall as quickly, I extracted it before unlocking the door and pushing her inside. I locked the door immediately and handed the key over to her."Stay here, okay? Don't move an inch. Don't give anyone this key and don't come out of here, is that clear?;""But...""No buts!" I snapped before sighing. "Look, I need you to be here. You're safer here than you are outside. Colin would want to punish you for going against his rules so he'd want to come after you himself. We are going to take care of him,"She grabbed me by the hand. Her eyes were filled with fear and I could se
HAZEL'S POV;"Xavier!"He was choking me with the intent of killing me. I could see the rage in his eyes and it didn't feel like he was the one. He wasn't there. He was someone else. A beast. An angry beast that felt betrayed.I tried my best to pull free from him by kicking him but I was high up in the air, far away from his body.He probably had an idea that I was going to try to fight back.I was fighting for air and it felt like my face was going to explode. My eyes bulged and my throat scratched."You.." he said in a guttural voice. "You betrayed me! You made me believe we had something. You wanted me dead the whole time!""No!" I cried out and coughed. "I dunno want you dead after I found out we were mated to each other. It wasn't easy, Xavier! Hear me out, please. I love you so much and I care for you. I wouldn't hurt you and you know that.""If you loved me!" He snapped and drove me into the shelf. My back broke through the thick wood and felt something sharp pierce into my si
HAZEL'S POV;Colin.He was really standing here and not an apparition. Oh, fuck.Immediately, I turned to Xavier who looked absolutely confused and tried to stand on my feet but it was futile because I fell to my side. He quickly helped me up and balanced me back on the chair before turning to Colin who stood there, smiling sinisterly."Who is he, Iris? He seems to know you,""Iris?" Colin said and looked at me. "He even calls you by your name. What have you been doing?"I closed my eyes and gritted in anger, hitting the table before me and turning it over."Iris!" Xavier thundered and I stopped. "Mind telling me who this man is before I lose my patience?"I nodded and held tight onto the arm of the chair. I placed my good leg on the ground before standing on my feet. I leaned on one side of my body."Xavier, you're going to hate me after I tell you everything," I sighed and closed my eyes. "I don't want you to hate me. Whatever I did was for your safety,""You can begin talking then
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