Chapter 6

　　Hazel

　　I fluttered my eyelashes softly to get rid of the blurry vision. I heaved a sigh of relief when I realized that Sebastian was beside me. He hadn't left as he had promised me.

　　He kept his promise.

　　My eyes welled up but I blinked countless times to hold back tears. I couldn't help but imagine one day waking up to an empty and cold bed.

　　He was sleeping so peacefully and I didn't want to wake him up. I climbed down from the bed, slid into yoga pants and wore his shirt to surround myself with his scent then went for my morning runs just like other days.

　　The pack members looked at me as though I had grown a second head or something. I didn't need a prophetess to tell me what was going on.

　　"They already know that their Alpha found his fated in the annual ceremony," I told Mia and she howled in my head. My heart pounded wildly against my ribcage, fear and worry getting the best of me

　　I could see happiness in some pack members eyes while some looked at me with pity. It was a dream of every pack for their Alpha to find his fated mate because that meant he would become more strong.

　　I wondered if they cared about me, about how I felt and all the sacrifices I had made for them, for the pack. I jogged back to the house, my heart beating wildly from the exercise and some unexplainable fear.

　　"Good morning. "Sebastian greeted me and smiled as soon as I entered our room. He was already awake. He had taken a shower, his eyes were wet from the shower and he smelled so fresh.

　　My lips curved into a dim smile, responding to his greeting and I walked to the bathroom to freshen up. I stepped under the warm running water after tugging off my clothes. I stayed under the shower for a few minutes, my mind wandering around.

　　I went back to the room and changed into comfortable clothes. My heart dropped when I looked at myself in the full-length mirror. My eyes were bloodshot and swollen.

　　When I was done with everything, I went straight to the car to wait for Sebastian so that he could come and drive us to the meeting. He came and realized that I was already inside the car. I didn't focus on what he was doing when he entered the car, my mind was miles away from my body.

　　I was startled when he touched my hand that was resting on my lap. I looked at our intertwined hands, then raised my head slowly to look at him and we locked eyes, I looked deep into those ocean-blue irises and my heart skipped a beat.

　　"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry for everything, Hazel. "He said and gave my hand a small squeeze. His hand was warm against mine and I swallowed hard.

　　I stayed quiet and looked at him because I didn't know what to tell him,my lips curved into a small smile and a sigh escaped my lips. The drive to the meeting was silent. I looked out of the window, finding peace in looking at beautiful nature and flying birds.

　　We finally arrived at the meeting and everyone was present, the councils and everyone. I greeted them, however, I didn't miss those weird glances.

　　The meeting began since we had a lot to discuss, matters concerning our pack and the new ideas that we learned in annual ceremony.

　　I contributed less in the meeting which was not normal. My mind wandered around most of the time and I was proud of Sebastian because he led the meeting so well. He understood what I was going through and didn't pressure me.

　　A sigh of relief left my lips when the meeting finally came to an end.

　　"Sebastian, we need to talk. "William, one of the council members told Sebastian, grabbing his hand and leading him away.

　　Fear crept into my heart,  they didn't call me to accompany them which was not odd. They always consulted with both of us about something that concerned the pack.

　　I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Perhaps my opinion is less needed in whatever they're going to talk about. I reasoned out.

　　Sebastian followed the man hesitantly, he stopped in his tracks and looked at me when he was a few steps from me and I smiled at him and nodded, assuring him that he didn't need to worry.I'm going to be fine.

　　"We have heard that you found your fated mate in the annual ceremony in Silver Pack.''I heard the bald man say and I swallowed nervously. My heart palpitated and my hands began to shake uncontrollably but I tried my best to remain calm.

　　"What's your plan? When are you planning to bring her in the pack and claim her?"The bald man asked shamelessly, he didn't care what his words did to me.

　　Sebastian was quiet; I wondered why he wasn't answering. Was he thinking of a date?. The thought of it made my stomach twist painfully and my heart ached, as though someone was squeezing it into a tiny breath and it was becoming hard for me to breathe.

　　Sebastian turned his head to look at me and I couldn't help but look away.

　　"I have no plan of bringing her to my pack or claiming her. Mountain pack already has a Luna and that's Hazel Del Mundo. My chosen mate. "He said, a sigh of relief escaped my lips and that's when I realised I have been holding my breath.

　　I closed my eyes and a single tear dropped from my left eye.

　　"So stubborn. "The old man laughed mockingly.

　　"You better think things through, young man. Your father was brave. He claimed his fated and took her as his Luna. That is because he cared about the pack and his lineage. "He said shamelessly.

　　I knew about Seb father's story, Alpha Adam. I heard it from the pack members since I was a small child and my father even told me since he was his Beta. When Adam found his fated, he claimed her immediately and made her his Luna. He abandoned his chosen and banished her from his pack.

　　The bald man's words were like a two-edged silver dagger that pierced my heart without mercy. I turned around and walked to our car which was packed at the entrance, far away from where they were standing.

　　I didn't want to listen to their conversation anymore. Tears flowed from my eyes effortlessly; I entered the car and tightened the seatbelts then turned my head to look at Sebastian and the old man.

　　I saw them arguing and I was thankful that I wasn't around them. It was evident that Simon was happy that Sebastian had found his fate.

　　Simon wanted Sebastian for his daughter Arabella years ago. However, Sebastian chose me and turned him down. I know he is still holding the grudge against me. He's looking for a way to revenge, he has never liked me.

　　I wiped tears from my eyes using the back of my hand. I didn't know how Sebastian got inside the car, he looked angry. He tied the seatbelts and closed his eyes, running his fingers through his jet-black eyes.

　　"Are you going to follow his advice? "I asked him, holding my breath.