~~ 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.
CHAPTER 133 HAZEL'S POV; "Don't you look breathtaking tonight, honey?" Queen Arya squealed as I took the steps down. The room was filled with guests and everyone seemed to be merry. I was taken back to this morning and how the execution bad been carried out. The people had gathered around the front of the palace, all waiting as the offenders stood in a line. Selah and her parents were banished and the maid who had helped in executing the poisoning had been executed and I thought that was quite unfair. I'd have loved to see Selah hanging off a rope as she gagged for the last of her breath. But banishing them was worse than executing them. Whenever anyone was banished, it was taken to the Lycan Confederate and they would be stamped unwanted by any Packs around and always hunted down by wolf hunters so I understood why Onyx had let them live to suffer. The guard who had also agreed to the fact that we were having an affair was executed for lying agai
CHAPTER 133 HAZEL'S POV; "Don't you look breathtaking tonight, honey?" Queen Arya squealed as I took the steps down. The room was filled with guests and everyone seemed to be merry. I was taken back to this morning and how the execution bad been carried out. The people had gathered around the front of the palace, all waiting as the offenders stood in a line. Selah and her parents were banished and the maid who had helped in executing the poisoning had been executed and I thought that was quite unfair. I'd have loved to see Selah hanging off a rope as she gagged for the last of her breath. But banishing them was worse than executing them. Whenever anyone was banished, it was taken to the Lycan Confederate and they would be stamped unwanted by any Packs around and always hunted down by wolf hunters so I understood why Onyx had let them live to suffer. The guard who had also agreed to the fact that we were having an affair was executed for lying agai
CHAPTER 132 ONYX'S POV; There was a lot I had to do. But first, I needed to be alone. After welcoming my parents and speaking to Cherry, I turned and walked back into my study. Theresa followed behind me. I knew she had something to tell me. Once I was in the confines of my study, I turned to look at her. "You've got something to tell me?" Theresa nodded and went ahead to pull out a seat. She took a seat and stared at me. "I'd rather you took your seat," Nodding, I pulled out a seat. "I hope you're not here to tell me something that'll make me worry? I think I've had enough drama for today," "It's not a lot that I want to say, Onyx. I just want to tell you that I am really happy you're coming to terms with everything changing," I leaned back against my chair and stroked my chin. "Theresa, I am really overwhelmed. All these time, I have been pushing the people that care about me away. I feel so terrible right now to be very honest. It feels like a
CHAPTER 131 HAZEL'S POV; I spent the next few minutes staring down at my hands. I felt stronger than ever. Smiling, I let my claws jut out before letting it go back in. Squealing in delight, I fell back flat on the bed and smiled. A knock sounded on the door. I sat up immediately and stood to my feet. Twisting the knob, the door opened. Onyx stood there. I was taken aback but I let him in anyway. He looked really dull and like he needed a hug but I stepped back and maintained my position, my hand behind my back. "You're well, aren't you?" He asked when he stopped in the middle of the room and looked around. "Yes, I am," I replied with a nod. He said nothing for the next few moments. He busied himself with checking the window to be sure the locks were intact. I stood there, watching him with slight surprise. Why was he doing all these? "What's going on?" I finally asked. He turned to look at me. "I want to be sure the locks are intact
CHAPTER 130 ONYX'S POV; I drove into the palace, shaking with anger. Seeing Hazel had released something in me. All the pent up anger and hatred had come flowing out of my whole being and I didn't want to see her close to me at all. Once I parked my car, I pushed the door open and shut it with a thud. I walked straight into the palace. The Priest stood in the middle of the great room. A lady dressed in a cloak stood behind him, her head bowed low. I stopped before him. "It's a surprise to see you here after such a long time. I hope you have come with great news concerning the recovery of my parents?" He looked at me with obvious displeasure and took a step towards him. "That is not why I have come here, Alpha Onyx," "Is something wrong?" "Terribly. And for the fact that you have been aware and hiding it. It's terrible," . "What are you talking about?" "Have you forgotten? It's so funny how you tend to forget things because you force yourself t
CHAPTER 129 HAZEL'S POV; It felt beautiful to be running with so much speed past trees and vegetation. I moved with the breeze, feeling free. I had shifted and I revelled in the strength it came with. It's speed and great hearing ability. So this was how it felt to be a wolf? This was how amazing it felt to have a wolf. I thought back to my brother and how he was going to be so shocked and filled with excitement as he shifted. And that made me change my course. I had been running towards the blood river which was the southern part of this lake but I made a side turn, going southwest. I ran for such a long time, going only through the forest as I knew it led to the back of our cottage. While I was eager to go through the front door, I knew I had to go. Through the back. There was a possibility that it had already been found out that I wasn't in my room. I mean, it was midday already and Theresa would be worried. At least, I hadn't informed her. Still, I h