Chapter 50: Lustful eyes

Damien glanced down at Hazel and stared at her for a few seconds, then he suddenly stood up and stepped down from the bed.

Hazel felt the weight on her body leaving and she lowered her hand to see Damien adjusting his shirt and smoothing the crease on it.

Then he turned to her, “Don’t walk around and stay here to rest.” Then he frowned as though he had thought of something. “Even if you want to go out, don’t go checking the warriors train or something.”

After that, he did not wait for her reply as he left the chamber in large strides, quickly disappearing.

Hazel could not explain what she was feeling at that moment.

Actually, she had really prepared herself to go all the way with him, thinking that he wanted to sleep with her. But now, she felt somehow frustrated.

Was he intentionally playing with her? Was it on purpose or did he suddenly lose interest because of her lack of response?

Hazel thought about every option, and even though she knew she was supposed to be relieved now that he did not do anything to her, she knew that she did not feel good at all.

She groaned and rolled on the bed for a while, covering her burning face with the soft pillow.

Not long after, a knock diverted her attention and Matilda walked in.

At that moment, Hazel had already adjusted her dress, looking prim and decent, but an experienced Matilda knew that something had happened.

However, it was never in her place to point anything out.

The maids behind her walked in and quickly set the table for the dishes. When she perceived the aroma coming from the food, Hazel’s stomach rumbled.

Matilda smiled, “I noticed your liking for these dishes yesterday, so I had the kitchen prepare them again today.”

Hazel glanced curiously at the small table and when she saw the braised meat, her eyes lit up.

She had to admit, one of the things she enjoyed in this mansion was the food their chefs made. She was reluctant to believe that they make more delicious food compared to her pack.

Especially their braised meat, she had no idea what meat they used, but the taste was heavenly. It had been spiced considerably and Hazel found herself falling in love with it.

She quickly began digging in and whenever she tastes something she likes, she would close her eyes to savor the taste. Her reactions were so comical but interesting at the same time, it invigorates other people’s appetite seeing how much she was enjoying the meal.

Matilda dismissed the maids, and they walked out.

“What meat is this made of?” Hazel finally could not help asking.

“It is wild boar’s meat.” Matilda replied and Hazel was slightly surprised.

She had eaten boar meat before, but this particular one tastes different. She could only chalk it up to the chef’s good cooking skills.

After she had her fill, Hazel burped lightly in satisfaction and patted her bulging stomach.

She stared at the reminding food on the table and wished she could finish it all. But she was really very filled up already, so she could only shake her head in regret.

Matilda saw her reactions and smiled.

“How do you feel now? Has the fever receded?” Matilda asked and Hazel raised her brow.

“You knew about it?” Hazel returned back with a question.

When she woke up, she had seen no one around and had assumed that nobody knew that she had fever during the night.

Matilda shook her head, “We were summoned last night when your fever started. After the physician left, we tried helping in wiping your body, but the Alpha wouldn’t allow us. He would not even let us feed your medicine. He did everything himself.”

Hazel's eyes widened, “What? He wiped my body?”

“Yes. And he fed you the medicine, he would not allow any of us to do it and sent us away. I was very surprised, I have never seen the Alpha do something like that before.” Matilda explained with a sigh and Hazel fell silent.

That beast really did all that?

Why did she find it so unbelievable?

“He stayed with you throughout the night and he even went to the morning council meeting late.” Matilda added.

“Oh.” Hazel replied, lowering her head in deep thoughts.

Why was he doing all this? Was it for us to loosen her guard around him? Was it a trap he was setting for her? Why was he treating her so nicely?

Hazel could not find any answers to her question, but one thing was certain, the strange emotions that welled up in her heart.

She exhaled and slowly stepped down from the bed.

“I need to go out and get fresh air.”

“Do you need me to follow?” Matilda followed up with a question and Hazel shook her head.

She felt confused and complicated. She needed to clear her head, alone.

“No need. I will be back before night falls.”

Matilda did not argue with her and nodded, watching as Hazel left the chamber in slow strides.

As she inhaled the fresh air, Hazel could finally relax, her taut muscles relaxing at that moment.

Matilda had once showed her the flower garden, so her destination was that place.

With her head lowered, she did not watch where she was going and once again, bumped into someone. It was a tall man with a slightly bulky physique, so he stood firmly on the spot while she staggered back slightly due to the force.

Because she was at fault, she quickly apologized.

“I apologized, I was not watching where I was going.”

What replied to her was a soft chuckle and she could not resist raising her head.

The man was quite good-looking, but that was it.

Hazel's expression did not change, but soon after, she frowned when she felt the man’s gaze raking over her body.

“A nice physique you have there. Are you free to warm my bed tonight?”