Chapter 15

SELAH'S POV:

    I hate how things are turning out. I am barely allowed access into the palace as Onyx mother doesn't want me. His father doesn't even care and Cherry is not healthy enough to defend me. I know how much she adores me. 

    Onyx on the other hand, has changed drastically. He no longer pleasures me the way he used to when we used to be in a serious relationship. Now, he's married and when he invites me over all the time, he's always busy and detached and I don't like it one bit.

    Sighing, I put on my earrings. I need to go see Onyx today and probably talk to him about what's happening and how I don't like it at all. 

    I'm dressed really well as that's my specialty and I wonder how Onyx copes with a woman who dresses like she carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. I hate her so much.

    I slip my legs into my boots and I am set and ready to go to the palace. I just hope the Queen doesn't see me. She always has something harsh to say to me and it makes me tick. I wish there was a way to get her and the King out of the book. 

    That's when it clicks on my head. As the lock of my door clicks, I suddenly have an idea and a sinister smile appears on my face. I know it's extreme but I want Onyx and I must have him. 

    Hazel be damned. 

    My car is parked in the parking lot and I notice that it's washed. The gardener probably washed it this morning. I nod in satisfaction, happy that my father is not around to tell me how much of a terrible whore I am for having an affair with the King even when he's married. 

    I rev up my engine and drive towards the palace.

    The palace is a stone's throw from my house but I like to go with a vehicle. To assert my dominance and buoyancy. My father is a rich merchant and a lot of people know him but not me. 

    So every moment, I have to remind them that he's rich so they don't forget and treat me like trash. 

    Getting to the palace gates, one of the guards lowers his head to see that it's me. A sigh escapes his lips. 

    "The Dowager Queen has asked you not to return here,"

    I frown. "She has no right. Onyx is my boyfriend and he's the King of this pack so she really has no say,"

    The guard shakes his head. "I'm being serious with you right now. The Queen specially warned us not to open the gates up for you,"

    Nodding, I lean over to the other side of my car, opening the glove compartment. A thick wad of cash is sitting pretty in it and I take it out, count several bills and hand it over to the guard who looks from side to side immediately before snatching it from my hand and slipping it quickly into his pocket. 

    I know this guy and what he wants. Whenever he starts saying this to me, I know he's talking about wanting some money. I understand so I just hand the money over to him.

    He smiles at me and as I slowly drive into the palace, I say. "You know, it's best you stop repeating the same thing over and over again and just ask for some money, okay? "

    The guard nods and I continue driving. 

    The palace, as usual, is bustling with activities. When I park, they all raise their heads to see that it is me. They go back to what they're doing without even acknowledging my presence. 

    I find it infuriating but I have chosen not to react as they are if no importance to me. They've never really liked me and that's okay. Everyone doesn't have to like me.

    Entering the palace, I realize that it's empty. I mean, it always is. Chuckling, I go for the staircases, climbing as I go. The first place I go to is Onyx's study as he would be in there by this time of the afternoon and I also love it when he bends me over and shows me that he's the dominant one. 

    I bite my lips as I recall memories. 

    But when I knock, he doesn't answer. I knock again and no answer comes. 

    I start to get worried immediately. What if he doesn't want to talk to me anymore? Because I'm sure he's always here every afternoon but he doesn't seem to be. 

    I twist the knob and it comes open. The office is empty and I close my eyes in relief. For a brief moment, I thought he was finally over with me. I really need to stop overthinking.

    His room is the next place I go to and he's also not there. 

    That's when the real worry starts to set in. 

    I need to find one of the servants so I can ask them where he is.

    Luckily for me, a servant is passing through the corridor and I immediately pull her. She glares at me and I know I deserve it. I've never really been nice to her. 

    "Do you know where Onyx is?" I ask. 

    A smile fills her face which is strange. If she's smiling, then it's not something good she wants to say.

    "The King and the Queen left together. They probably went on a date. He's been treating her nicely. You should see how beautiful she looked today. I'm guessing your time here is over." The maid says and laughs before continuing on her journey.  

    I feel my fists clench and I just wish I could punch it into that bitch's mouth. 

    Hazel. I seethe.

    What makes her think she can suddenly make Onyx warm up to her? That's absolutely ridiculous. I can feel so much anger rising inside me and I want to do something that would make Onyx turn against her. 

    "I thought I asked you to stay away from my palace and from my son?"

    I would recognize that voice anywhere and any day. I feel slightly anxious because she scares me with her death glares. I know she doesn't like me but sometimes, she's just so extreme and I can't help it. 

    Turning, I see her standing with her husband on a wheelchair. They look like the perfect couple to be in a coffin. 

    "I came to see Onyx," I say, trying not to sound afraid. 

    The Queen bursts into laughter. "You have come to see my Onyx?"

    I nod. 

    "He's not home as you can see and I'm sure he wouldn't want to see you here. He went out with his Luna and would not be back till evening," The King is the one to speak this time and I can here the laughter and mockery in his voice. I hate it so much. 

    "I'll wait."

    "Not while we're here. You have to go home and you know that," The Queen says. 

    Well, if she thinks she is stubborn, she's not met someone who's worse. 

    "I'll not listen to whatever you say. You both are done ruling and commanding this pack. I would only listen to Alpha Onyx,"

    The Queen looks really livid right now. "Guards!" She calls out loud and immediately, three guards steps forward, standing behind me. I feel embarrassment and anger wash over me.

    "Throw her out of my palace. Such a spoilt brat and a disrespectful young girl,"

    Two of the guards nod and before I can even begin to walk away, they grab me roughly by the arm. 

    "The Queen has placed an order for you to be thrown out already. Don't try to resist or you'd be severely punished."

    As they push me, I turn to the Queen. "You're going to regret this you just did. You fucking ask these turds to throw me out? You're nothing but a bitch. You and your husband,"

    And with the speed of lightning, the Queen is standing before me. I have forgotten how strong and fast she is even with her old age. 

    Whack!

    I do not expect the slap that descends on my cheek. It is so strong that it gives me a whiplash and I grunt in pain. 

    Her claws must have come out in anger because she slashed my cheek slightly.  

    I healed immediately but this time, all I was filled with was rage and the urge to revenge and kill and as the guards took me out of the palace, I saw a car coming towards us. 

    It's Onyx!

    I begin to struggle in their hold. "Let me go! Onyx is here and I need to speak to him!"

    Onyx already sees me and winds down the glass immediately. "Onyx! Look what your mother made this retards do to me!"

    He sighs and asks the driver to stop before dropping from the car and leaving Hazel in it. 

    I exchange eye contact with the filthy woman before smirking. She doesn't seem to care. 

    "Selah, why are you here?" Onyx asks as soon as he gets to where I am standing with the guards still holding my arms tightly. "Let her go," He says and immediately, I am released.

    "Why are you here?" Onyx asks gain