Chapter 6

Hayley's Pov

‘Did he know? Did he also travel in time?’ These thoughts hurt my head far more than I could take. The drive was silent and the air was particularly stiff, I could tell Ezno was trying so hard to keep the tension light.

Grumbling, he steered the wheel harshly. “What is wrong with you, Enzo? Do you want to kill us?” I yelled, frightened at the way he stopped the car recklessly.

“I'm sorry, I didn't know you could speak. I thought I was driving a doll” He retorted, letting out everything he had built up inside of him for the last thirty minutes.

I sighed, hitting my fist on my palm. My thoughts spiralled, ‘How do I kill that pathetic being?’

“You aren't going to say something still?” Enzo asked, clearly frustrated.

“I do not have anything to say to you. Just drive me home.” I answered, sealing my mouth till the rest of the drive.

I hurriedly shut the door behind as I stepped into the room. Forgotten how wide it was, I didn't realize I was going to be just as pissed as I was a hundred years ago. Lucian would regret ever crossing me in this life. I rubbed my stomach, gaining strength from the heart beat of my innocent baby. I froze.

This is Lorenzo's child…If I was pregnant, the child is Lorenzo's. Frustrated, I hit my palm on my face. Pulled off my dress and threw the awful shoes I had to wear to keep suspicions off me. Then a knock came in, interrupting the harsh silent treatment I was about to feed myself.

Lorenzo slowly walked in, his softness filled the air and I was forced to stay calm. His expression brought in the peace I hadn't felt since I heard Lucian's name. I admitted I was hostile, but who was to blame? I couldn't hold in my resentment.

“Do you want to talk now? How did you two get to be enemies, because I'm so sure it isn't because of me.” He paused, finding the edge of the bed and sat quietly. “You were never a feisty one and you couldn't have gotten in Lucian's hair for him to hold it against you.” He stared deeply into my eyes and I was almost forced to rant.

No, that can't happen.

I ignored his gentle words, and picked up the scattered dresses on the floor. “The royal rooms were never this dirty” I mumbled.

“Hayley…” He called. I stayed still, ignoring his actions or words.

“Hayley…” he called again. I could feel his irritation spilling.

“Fine! Fine!” I turned to him, my gaze fixed on those furious eyes. “Why do you want to know? He's just a loser, and an unreasonable human. Why should you care?”

“Don't you think I should know something? You've been hiding so many things and saying ridiculous things since you woke up. Have you got some fish water inside your head? Maybe I should call the doctor to check you out.”

“Stop doing that.” I warned, ready to unleash the words that were an empire inside of me.

“Stop doing what? I'm not doing anything, I'm just asking my strong headed wife if she has anything to say to me.” He argued, moving closer.

“Stay back, I want to get some sleep. You might as well get out of my room.”

“If you don't know, this has been our room. And I'm sleeping here tonight.”

“But why? You have someone else to keep your company. Go ahead and rest with her.” I sighed. “I can't say anything to you tonight, Enzo. Just let me be for now. You should be able to read the room.” I added softly.

“No, I don't want to. If I'm going to protect the pack and win back my reputation in the face of others, I need to keep my wife in check. But it's so sad to know she's not even on my side” He chuckled, and turned to leave.

Was he worried about his reputation? He doesn't care about me? Just like Lucian didn't?

“Wait.” I whispered, fear washing over me. “Promise me nothing happens to my child.” I pressed, “ Promise me that no matter what you do, you'll keep my baby safe.”

“Hayley…”

“Just say it. Do I have to depend on myself for protection and keep in mind that I'm utterly alone and all you care about is your reputation or I have a husband that'll keep our family safe no matter what.”

Enzo walked closer, held my hands and looked into my eyes, “You're the Luna of this pack, your responsibility is as much as mine is. And our child means everything to me, at least it's clear you aren't pretending to be pregnant.” He stopped, raised my chin and cupped my face in his hand. The softness of his bare palm made my legs wobble, reminding me of how I felt when I was so much in love with Lucian.

I wondered if there was anything connected to the new life that involved Lorenzo, was he going to be the same like Lucian? Loving and fierce?

The pint of peace I felt as his hands swept through my hair, his hands wrapped around my waist and our eyes locked onto each other. “I know you're scared, but you have to be strong. I can smell you, Hayley. You're not as weak as you used to be, you've grown and I'm so proud of that.”

“So, you trust me enough to know Lucian is just a knot?” I asked, my curiosity piqued.

He smiled, “Lucian has always been conscious, since you don't want to tell what went on between you two, I believe you have something that's benefitting the pack and our family.”

I pulled his arms off, “Go now. I need to rest. The rest of the pack members will be back by morning and I need to get ready for the day.” I replied.

He nodded and shut the door carefully. If anything, it'd be keeping my identity a secret. I can't have my past crawling back while I'm still figuring out how to turn that bastard into a pile of dirt.

That smile…that smile on his face, the urge to strangle him. The urge to make him a face that fades, and turns away at every sight of me….

I just needed to make the plans to make sure he only lives a miserable life as he made mine. With every thought that passed through my mind, the look on Enzo's face only amused me.

Was this another life of the same I lived once? His words only reflected the fact that he wasn't going to let Lucian defeat him. Was this another century of betrayal?