~~ HAZEL ~~
Three days after I returned to the palace, I was crowned the Luna of Blue moon pack.
It was something to be happy about, but to me, it was something else. The king had already told me that I'm not his Luna, rather he's keeping me beside him because he doesn't want to lose the throne.
What the hell! He's only using me, and not because he loves me.
He renders curses on me even in the presence of everyone and calls me abusive names.
It seemed like a dream to me when I was given a different room from his, and he ordered me never to step my feet in his room without his order or he would skin me alive.
My mate is cold hearted. He doesn't suit me at all.
Despite that I was crowned in the presence of everyone, he still turned me into a slave and made sure that I'm bullied.
His sister is recovering quickly, maybe I'll leave the palace again when she's okay because I might not withstand the pain.
The only one who's nice to me is Earl, his friend and then his parents. But still, I don't feel happy because my mate hates me with the last blood in his veins.
I clean his room all the time, and he doesn't fail to yell at me.
"What are you waiting for to get me my breakfast? Must I remind you all the time?" I heard his voice from my back.
I turned to him and bowed down. "I'm sorry your majesty, I'll get it now." I apologized and left the passageway that I was sweeping.
When I reached the kitchen, the chef wasn't done with the meal yet, so I had to wait until she was done.
I took the meal to him and served it on his table. "Your breakfast is here, Alpha king."
"What kept you waiting all these while?" He scolded me.
I know that he will be mad at me for wasting time, but it's not my fault either.
"The chef wasn't done, so I had to wait." I replied to him.
He climbed down from the bed and then a female climbed down too. My eyes widened as I saw his girlfriend climb down from the bed.
She must be silly, how dare she still run around the king when he's already married?
My heart was too heavy at the moment as I threw heavy glares at her, I felt like drawing her out of the room but I know the repercussion is a punishment.
I noticed the blood in body drain when the king kissed her lips in my presence. I couldn't take it any longer but to walk towards her and drag her by the hair.
"Hey! What's wrong with your head?" The king yelled at me and pushed me off her.
I gritted my teeth in agony. "She's not supposed to be here, we are married for goodness sake." I retorted.
He glared at me. "Who's married here? To you huh?" Be released a loud hiss and drew Selah towards her.
"Selah, are you okay? I'm very sorry for that, she's just a bitch." He referred to her.
He just called me an bitch in the presence of his girlfriend. I am his wife for crying out loud.
I dragged the little chair at my back and landed it on Selah, she fell to the floor.
Then Alpha Onyx yanked my hair and drew me closer to himself, he gave me two thunderous slaps that I spitted out blood.
This is getting more intense than I thought.
If I tolerate the humiliations that I get from him and others despite that I'm his Luna, I won't allow his fucking ex to keep pestering around him that way.
Probably, this must be the reason he gave me a different room so that he will have enough time with her.
"If you wanted to have her all your life, why did you go ahead and make me your Luna? You would have gotten married to her instead of showing infidelity." I blurted out, referring to the king.
I would say that this is my first time speaking to him in that way, maybe because I hate the lady beside him.
"Didn't I let you know that I'm only using you to regain my throne? You're worthless to me Hazel." He remarked in a loud voice.
Out of anger, I kicked the tray of food and it fell on the ground. I don't care, and I'll never clean up the mess.
He watched me as I dashed out of the room, and I went straight to mine and locked up my door.
I had to let the tears roll down, as I stood opposite the mirror staring at my image.
His palm had left a mark on my cheek, making it easy for someone to know that I was slapped.
I rinsed my mouth afterwards and then laid down on the bed. Having a cheating mate is the worst thing ever, the anger boils down to the heart that one will lose control.
It's far better to stay with my brother without having a mate, other than seeing all these that's draining my blood.
"Hazel.. Hazel." I heard my name being called out so loud.
I sluggishly climbed down from the bed again and the wall to open the door, I just hope it's someone I can withstand their stare.
"The king sent for you in his chamber, he wants you there now." The maid standing before me announced.
I swallowed my saliva and walked out with her to the chamber immediately, he was pacing around the corner while Selah was seated at a side.
"You sent for me, Alpha Onyx." I uttered, drawing his attention.
He turned to me. "Did you ever think that you'll go unpunished after molesting my girlfriend?" He asked me.
I sighed, he even has the guts to call her his girlfriend in my presence.
"She's your girlfriend, and I am your wife, so I have every right to do whatever I want." I replied to him boldly.
He lifted his hand to hit me as usual, but was held. That was when I noticed that his friends were also around.
Earl glared at him for a while and walked out of the chamber leaving Nykon behind.
"She will be given fifteen strokes of cane, you'll have to learn your lessons from it. Stay away from Selah, or you'll meet your early grave." He warned me after referring to the guards.
They gripped my hands and took me out of the chamber.
~~ HAZEL ~~I was dragged to the backyard and tied to the tree over there. The ropes were hurting my skin and it began bleeding."Fifteen strokes of cane." One of the guards muttered and pulled out the cane at his side."Why not let me go please? I did nothing, he's cheating on me." I referred to the guard who was about to use his cane on me.He stared at me for a while and sighed. "I'm sorry, it's an order given to me by the king… and I might lose this job if I don't obey him." He replied politely.I could sense that what he's about to do isn't from the depth of his heart, but he had to because there's no other option left for him.He stared at his cane and moved closer to me, then gave me the first slash on my arm.I groaned in pain as he gave me the second and third slash. Taking a look at my arm, it was bleeding profusely.The cane is so sharp that it pierces into one's skin.He was about to give me the third slash when someone held his arm upwards.I adjusted my head with the tea
HAZEL'S POV; As soon as the dowager queen left my room, I fell onto my bed and burst into tears. Nothing seems to turn out well for me and I begin to wonder if the curse that has been placed upon me is also affecting every aspect of my life because why would I be mated to someone who hates me more than anything? Everything seemed bleak and I decided to stay locked up in my room for a while. That way, I'd be out of Onyx's way. He doesn't even want to see my shadow and so do I. Somewhere in the deepest part of my heart is nothing but hate for him. It's starting out as a seed and I believed that in no time, I'd hate him with everything I have in me. I have been miserable my whole life thinking that my mate was somewhere waiting to claim me and be my redemption. I feel like I just walked into destruction. I suddenly begin to regret why I even chose to marry him in the first place. My wounds have been tended to but it still hurts. I can't heal fast or even at all becau
HAZEL'S POV; As soon as I shut the door leading to Onyx's room, I lean against thr wall by me and heave a sigh of relief. I was scared for a moment, thinking he was going to do something terrible like throwing me into the dungeon. But he did nothing. He only smacked me across the cheek and I am already quite used to being slapped by him. I move away from the wall and start walking down the corridor. I pass by Cherry's room. It's locked. I stop walking. I wish I could go into her room and check if she's getting better. Everyday I pass by her room, I feel really guilty and I wish I wasn't there in the woods, hunting, when they arrived. That would have saved me all of this drama. She's been sick for weeks and everyday, I suffer for that one mistake I made. Sighing, I move to her door and raise my hand to the handle but I stop myself when I hear footsteps coming behind me. Turning, I realize it's Onyx and he's glaring at me. "What are you doing there?!" I mo
HAZEL'S POV; Some of the maids have taken a liking to me. Theresa is one of the maids who I became friends with and I'm surprised. I mean, not everyone likes me and then she's all supportive whenever I need her. There's a dining chair in the room and she takes a seat beside me. She's holding two bowls. One containing chicken soup and the other containing boiled, mashed potatoes. My favorite. "What happened?" She asks. Pulling the bowl towards me, I shrug. "Well, I was asked to leave the dining room by Onyx. I had no option," "Did the Dowager Queen ask you to stay?" "Of course, she did. Onyx's father also did. But somehow, Onyx did not agree. Slightly threatened then by saying he was going to leave the dining room for us. Remember he rarely eats with us. His mother had no option. She didn't want to tell me to leave but I had to. I know she wants to dine with him and probably knock some sense into his head," Theresa laughs. "And you think he's going to
HAZEL'S POV; "You can run away, Hazel. Leave this pack, find somewhere to live with your brother. You don't have to be with a man who treats you like crap and only keeps you because you are of use to him," "I was forced to marry him, Theresa. You won't understand." I bow my head in shame. I've not cried since today but I am doing that right now. Tears begin to slip down my eyes and no matter how I try to hold back, it's basically useless. Theresa takes a seat directly beside me and wraps a comforting arm around me. "I'm sorry, Hazel. It's just the truth. I hate that a good person like you had to go through this. It's not fair. You don't deserve it and yet, you keep being treated like a piece of crap. You're such a wonderful person and you deserve more. And I am also sorry that you can not leave no matter how you try to. Must be testing." I nod and take the handkerchief she hands over to me. I wipe my tears before blowing my nose. "Thank you, Theresa. You've been wond
HAZEL'S POV: Throughout the ride, I am silent. I mean, is there any reason for me to speak when I am seated directly behind a man who doesn't even acknowledge me? Moments ago, he had pushed me against the car door and that had to be the most embarrassing thing ever as he had done it before our driver. I'm sure rumors about me being maltreated would start to spread but trust Onyx to fish out the culprit and do something about it. According to the guard who had come to inform me of the development, I was told that there would be a meeting at the pack this afternoon, after which there would be a dinner party. I'm not ready for it. I never was or never would be. But somehow, I was able to find a modest dress. I'm sure it's not even going to top the dresses I'd be seeing today but I don't care. I don't care about my reputation. Onyx would suffer for this. I can already imagine these women peeking at my dress and laughing at how basic it is. All fault would go to Onyx
HAZEL'S POV: I feel my blood turn cold when people only acknowledge Onyx without even looking at my side. They probably think I'm his Luna's maid. "See why I told you not to talk to anyone?" "It's not my fault." "Whose is it, then?" Onyx as and looks at me sternly. "Your fault. I understand that you hate me but I think it is absolutely ridiculous that you would bring me to such an event dressed in this manner," We were walking towards some people who were in a group, talking and laughing over drinks but he stopped and looked around before glaring down at me. "Did you think I wanted to bring you here with me? Do you know how embarrassed I am right now, standing with you?" What he says tears my heart apart but I have to be strong enough so I don't break down in front of everyone. "I know. But this would have been avoided if I had dressed properly. You should learn how to cover your shame in public and since I am your shame, you should have done the righ
HAZEL'S POV; "My name's Kylian," The man says as I go to stand beside him. I nod. "Hazel. That's my name," I say shyly. Kylian is so handsome and somehow, I love how his hair falls to his shoulders. His eyes are the greens of the forest and they hold nothing but softness. Coming to stand before me, I can see that he towers above me and somehow, it gives me a sense of security. He looks like someone that would be able to protect me from all sorts of evil. Onyx included. "So, why are you here? You should be downstairs with the royals, right?" Sighing, I look at him, contemplating if I should tell him why I am here wondering and trying not to die of boredom. "Well, someone does not want me there," Kylian raises a brow in confusion. "Why?" "Well, according to them, I am not dressed well and would be a source of embarrassment to him before the other women," "That's unnice, I must say. Who's that by the way?" I hang my head. I don't think I can tel