"She would be getting married to me instead," A deafening silence took over, all eyes on Styx. Seconds, minutes passed and not a single word was heard in the courtroom. "What do you mean, King Styx?" Riam asked, with a confused expression on his face. He was finding it hard to believe what he just heard. It was impossible and he was certain he must have heard wrong. He was already married, he has his Luna and unless he plans on deposing Sophia, it would be impossible. Vivian raised her head, staring right into Styx's eyes. His blue eyes staring right into hers as if he could see through her. She unconsciously held her breath, trying to stop herself from showing the pain in her eyes. For a second there, she felt like her life was being decided on and she had no say in it but still...still she felt happy?"I'm sure I made myself clear enough, didn't I?" Styx smiled, a smile that was so difficult to discern."She's my bride," Steve snapped, glaring at Styx. He was trying so hard not t
"Are you okay?" A soft voice whispers in Vivian's ear. She turned her head slightly to the side, staring at the red haired girl that was standing so close to her."Huh?"The red haired girl smiled, leaned closer using her finger to wipe the tears in her eyes. "You have tears in your eyes," she said softly, taking her seat beside her. For a second, Vivian could have sworn she had met her before but she knew too well she hadn't. Her face looked familiar, she felt familiar but still...still she finds it extremely difficult to explain where exactly she had met her."There's so much pain in your eyes, you know?" She said, staring into space. "Who are you?" Those words came out of Vivian's mouth before she could think of it. "Oh...My name is Hazel," she said with a smile."Hazel," Vivian repeated her name, trying to figure out why her name sounded so familiar."We haven't met before, have we?" Vivian asked. The more she looked into her eyes, the more she felt like she had seen her befor
"I do,"Even though she has been telling herself countless times she doesn't, she knows too well she does. Even though she was trying to stop herself from falling hard for him, she still couldn't stop herself. She couldn't stop herself from falling in love with the silver haired man she met back at the ball and the same man that had came to ask for her hand in marriage. If it was up to her, she would get married to him without thinking twice but still...still she couldn't help but be scared. The same fear that had stopped her from getting married, came back resurfacing and she couldn't stop it.'What if he stops loving her?''What if in the end, she couldn't hold on to him?''And what if...just what if he hates her for being so weak? Would he hold on to her or choose to leave her?' "But you don't want to?" "He's married," Vivian responded, finally coming to realize. She must have forgotten but now...she couldn't possibly get married to an Alpha that already has his Luna. If she had
Vivian rolled her eyes, walking in. She had no time to refute Hazel's words and she wasn't interested in correcting her. She doesn't believe in forever and she wouldn't start believing it now. One thing she was certain of is that, in the end time would determine but she has never believed in time either."Vivian!" Lyla called, running over to her. Not sparing Hazel a glance, she pulled Vivian into a hug, her lips curving into a huge smile."I just needed to breathe," she should have chosen to walk around the garden but then...she needed air. She wanted to go far away from here, she wanted to be free and if it was up to her, she wanted to run far away from everything. From her pack, from her family and from the elders but she couldn't. Lyla's lips curved into a sad smile. She had no idea what to do and she was losing it too. In the end, Vivian was paying for her mistake but she was paying heavily for it. Her eyes fell on Hazel, her gaze lingered on her for a while. "She is...""Haze
Once again, for what felt like the umpteenth time. Vivian was walking through the aisle with a blank expression on her face. She held the bouquet tightly in her hand, feeling their scornful gaze on her. Few hours, just a few hours after they came to a decision. They decided it was right for her to get married immediately because they were afraid that she would run away once again. But this time, she had no choice but to stay back. She couldn't possibly run and for the first time, she was eager to get married even though the guilt that she was possibly ruining a marriage was slowly killing her.She raised her head, her eyes staring right into Styx's blue eyes. They both stared into each other's eyes as if they could see right into each other's soul. It's been long since she had been walking through the aisle, but it was the first time she felt this right. She felt like she was walking into a whole different world, a world where she would finally be happy. But happily ever after... don
Vivian woke up the next morning, staring at the ceiling. Memories of the previous night flashed through her mind and a blush made its way to her face. "Ahh!" She screamed, covering her face with the duvet. She tried everything she could to stop Styx from touching her but she couldn't. He tempted her but still...she wasn't able to resist his temptation. He lured her and she fell right into his trap."I wasn't expecting you to have that much energy," Styx's cold voice sounded in the room. 'He's still here!' Vivian mused, tightening her grip on the duvet. She felt ashamed of herself and the last thing she wanted was to come face to face with Styx. She just wanted to be alone, cry her eyes out and then come back to her senses. She was still finding it hard to believe that she gave up her virginity that easily?!"Are you that eager to go for another round.... kitten,""No!" Vivian yelled, removing the duvet from her face and coming face to face with the man she might have had to live wit
Vivian walked through the silent corridor with no idea of where she was heading too. She was still finding it strange how she finds the palace so familiar and she was certain she has never been here before. She was so sure she had never walked through the walls of the palace before yet it felt so familiar and kind of...warm. She walked back to the same familiar corridor. She stood in front of the wall, staring at it as if that would give answers to the questions on her mind but it didn't. And the truth was that she would never be able to get answers to those questions.She reached out her hand to the wall, gently stroking it. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her heart. She felt sad and also...lonely.The more she stood there, the easier it was for her to forget about what happened between her and Styx. She was still angry that she had lost her virginity that easily, she had saved it her entire life for her to lose it that easily and it was getting on her nerves. 'Why?!' she mused
"That's what I'm scared of...Hazel!" Hazel closed her eyes for a while. Just like Vivian, she was scared back then. She was scared that Theo would stop loving her or have her replaced. She had gotten married to him, doubting his love for her but now... Now, it was different. Now, she trusted him more than her life and she knows that he would never replace her for anyone else. It took an entire year before she could learn to trust him but she did. She did and she has never once regretted ever trusting him. He loves her and she could see it in his eyes. And now, she was only hoping that Vivian would learn to get rid of her doubts and finally see Styx's love for her. She took a step forward, holding Vivian's hand in hers. She gently stroked her hand, staring right into Vivian's eyes. "Time...time would tell, Vivian. Time would determine everything, so still then. I want you to trust me instead,"~~~~~'Silence!'It's been thirty minutes since Styx's arrival in the courtroom and in the