Lorena's POVKaya turned the handle and the door creaked open. In that moment, my heart stopped beating, only to be jerked back to work by little Kaya tugging on my hand to urge me inside.The study was huge. Books were neatly arranged in towering shelves. We walked slowly and in the far corner of the room, at a desk, sat a muscular man. His jacket was off and was hung on his seat as he was hard at work at the desk. His head never left the table or the documents he was looking over."What do you want?"Kaya couldn't contain her excitement. She left my hand and ran towards her father. For some reason, I feared for her safety. He had yelled at her on the phone so part of me didn't expect him to be so cozy towards her now. Though he was my mate, I still had resentment for what he did to her."Dad! I'm so happy that...""Stop."His voice rang out through the room and Kaya stopped dead in her tracks. My heart skipped a beat and part of me wanted to go after her and pull her back but my fee
Logan's POVI had parked the car up and gone inside. I felt the weight of Hazel's words in my mind. I just wanted her back. How could I prove to her that I had changed?I headed upstairs; my head was throbbing terribly. On my way, I heard a creak. The door to Hazel's room opened and Lorena came out. I could feel my muscles tense up. I just wanted to see her again.Lorena passed me and greeted me but I grunted a reply and continued up the stairs. I was just a few more steps away from Hazel's door. The battle in my mind intensified. Did I really want to bother her again? She needed to rest and she had made it clear to me that I had to break up with Cassie if she was ever going to take things serious with me.It was settled then. With pain in my heart, I walked passed her door and headed up to my room. I ignored all the maids and told them not to bother bringing me any food. As I went inside, I shut the door firmly and flopped on my bed. I was exhausted but my mind was running wild.I wa
Lorena's POVHe moved in closer to me and suddenly a shrill scream pierced the air. He stopped and I was immediately jerked from my trance as he looked around suspiciously."What was that?"My blood ran cold immediately. It was Hazel; she was in trouble. I pushed the Beta away and bolted for the door. I had to help her. But before I could reach for the knob, I was yanked to a stop and pulled back.Ryder pinned me to the wall again and growled angrily and deeply."And where do you think you're going? I never said we were done here."I was breathing hard and trying my best to keep my composure despite his intoxicating scent."My friend is in trouble and so is your Alpha. I'm going to help. You have made your decision to reject me and I won't grovel at your feet to make you change your mind. I've been hurt more than enough times. If you have any loyalty in you, you will let me go and help my Alpha and friend."He stared blankly at me and I pushed him away again and ran to the the door. I
Hazel's POVI watched as Lorena carried Kaya and they disappeared up the stairs to Kaya's room. I was now alone with Ryder and Logan and Ryder was glaring at me in disgust. I glared at him too and he turned away; I could hear a low growl rumbling in his throat."Logan, I have been away for a while. I really don't understand what is happening. And trust me, I would really appreciate if you clear things up for me."He stared from Logan to me and back to Logan. Lorena was right. He really was a jerk."Well, where should I start from?" asked Logan, in defeat."From the beginning would be a good place. Like, for instance, who is she?"He turned to me and I stared at him in defiance. I could sense a tone of disappointment in his voice.I looked at Logan and he stared at Ryder. My mind began to run gears. I knew that Ryder was disgusted because I was of Omega blood. His face said it all.Logan said he wanted me as his mate. Well, this was the time for him to prove it.I watched him as he sta
Hazel's POVLorena stared at me nervously and I took her hand gently and went upstairs. Her steps were a little reluctant but she followed me all the same.We got to our room and we went inside. I closed gently and Lorena looked at me nervously."What is going on? What's all this about?"I took a deep breath. I could tell that she was anxious. I had probably been too grim."I'm sorry. I'm just worried about you."She rolled her eyes a little and put her hands on her hips."Well, could you be a little more specific?""Your neck," I said flatly.She looked at me with wide open eyes."What are you..."I handed her a mirror and she gasped as soon as she saw her reflection. She rubbed the mark and hissed in pain."I know it was Ryder that did that to you. I saw the tension between the both of you when you took Kaya away. He called me a filthy Omega. I'm just scared that he is going to hurt you."Lorena put the mirror down and walked to the drawer."Hazel, I know that you are worried but I'
Hazel's POVI stared at the phone. There was no way that this was happening right now.Lorena glanced at me, the phone was still in her out-stretched palm."Well, are you going to pick up or not. You promised that you would tell him as soon as you got the chance, whether it was a call or in person."I felt a bead of sweat form on my forehead as Lorena echoed the very words I said a few minutes ago.The tension in the air was heavy, like someone had increased the gravity in the room. Suddenly, the phone stopped ringing and the tension vanished. I took a deep breath and lunged for my phone before it rang again and put it on airplane mode. I was more than certain that he would call again.Lorena watched me with judgely eyes and I tried not to lock my eyes with hers."Hazel, you promised...""Lorena, I know." I said with an exasperated sigh of disappointment. "I just can't. I will tell him but not yet. I just don't have the courage to tell him.""Well that explains a whole lot."I glanced
Hazel's POV"Kaya what are you doing? Why are you still awake?"His voice made little Kaya jerk in fright. It even made me feel scared. He came into the room and glared at all of us. He had changed into a t-shirt with a pair of jeans.Lorena glared back at him but I could see the uneasiness in her breathing. Her lips were instantly chapped and dry and she licked them a little too often, just to keep them moist."I asked why you are awake Kaya? Answer me."I could hear Kaya tremble but then, Lorena stood up and faced Ryder."It is a weekend and she has had her nap.""I wasn't talking to you, you filthy Omega," he said, snarling at Lorena.She took a deep breath and maintained her ground while Kaya curled up to me in fear. He looked over Lorena's shoulder to where Kaya and I were and pushed passed Lorena to grab Kaya. I rolled her out of the way just in time and Lorena blocked him again; her voice, firm and defiant."Kaya will be spending the weekend with me. You're too busy anyway to g
Hazel's POVI stretched and yawned. I turned to the side and the sun rays beamed on my face, jerking me awake. Everything was blurry and I felt a gust of coolair blow gently on my bare chest.My chest!I gasped and looked down. I was in bed, without clothes! I turned to the other to the side and I saw Logan sleeping peacefully beside me, he was without a shirt as well and the hair over his face, as he slept, made him look dashing and innocent in a sexy way.I looked under the covers and sighed in relief. I was in my underwear. I took a deep breath. I was probably over reacting. I'm very sure that we didn't..."Good morning."I gasped in shock as I now stared into Logan's eyes as he looked down on me."I thought that you were asleep. What hap...""Your peeking under the covers, woke me up."Logan smirked and immediately felt my cheeks turn red."No. I wasn't looking at your..."Logan smirked even more and my mouth clamped shut. This was a trap. Talking about it would only make things w