The Tale Of Hearts

Chapter 97

Hazel's POV

Hyden stood there, breathing heavily, his fists clenched and his chest heaving as he watched Bryan storm out of the room. I could feel the heat of his anger radiating off him as we both stayed rooted to the place but not before he turned slowly, his eyes dark and piercing, and in one swift motion, he cupped my face, forcing me to look up at him. His grip was firm, not painful, but there was no mistaking the possessiveness in his touch. My teary eyes met with his darker ones and I felt small under his gaze, vulnerable in a way I wasn't used to.

"Did i ruin  your sweet time with your little romeo??"he asked, his voice low, almost a growl, as if he were struggling to rein in the storm inside him, making me gasped in horror. He stepped closer, invading my space, his breath hot against my skin, sending goosebumps racing along my arms. His thumb brushed against my cheek, wiping away the tear that had slipped down my face, but his dark gaze was unrelenting, his intensity making my heart pound faster.

"Hyden...It's not  what you think_Bryan Didn't" I stammered, My voice trembled, barely a whisper. The chaos of what had just happened was still sinking in, but all I could focus on was the fierce look in his eyes pleading.

"Don't" he said, his voice sharper now. "If it is not like that, then what is it hazel?" He pulled me closer, his arms wrapping around me possessively, as if he needed to feel that I was his, that no one could come between us. 

"Why do i feel like that i have ruined your sweet time with him love" he whispered, his voice fierce and unwavering. 

"Why do you let him make you smile?" Hyden's voice was low and trembling with fury, each word a simmering accusation that sent shivers through me. "That smile... the one you never flash at me." His grip tightened just enough to make me feel his frustration, his eyes dark with something raw and unrestrained. "Why do you let him near you?" His voice dropped lower, becoming almost a growl, rough and full of hurt. "Why the hell do you let him kiss you?"His words hit me like waves crashing over rocks, fierce and relentless. My breath hitched, and I could feel the storm in his gaze, the anger, the jealousy.

"Do you know what it does to me?" he whispered, his voice thick with emotion, trembling as he leaned closer, his forehead nearly touching mine. "Seeing you with him... watching him have what I've been aching for..." His hand moved to cradle my face, his thumb tracing the path of my tear. His gaze softened just a fraction, but I could still feel the weight of his words pressing into me, leaving me breathless and exposed. Another tear slipped down my cheek, but before it could fall, I felt his lips brush against my skin, catching the tear, wiping it away with a tenderness that contrasted sharply with the storm raging in his voice.

More Tears began to well up in my eyes, threatening to spill over as my emotions swirled inside me. "Hyden... please, listen to me..." I whispered, my voice trembling as I tried to pull back, but his hold only tightened, sending a shiver down my spine. His jaw clenched as he stared down at me, his grip on my arm firm, unyielding as he took my wrist looking at with anger in his eyes.

"Where is your ring?" His voice deepened, making me gulp the lump in my throat,  I couldn't breathe right now. My heart pounded against my rib cage as he took a step closer, backing me into the wall, his presence overwhelming, filling every inch of space until I had nowhere left to go. His gaze travelled over my face, lingering on my trembling lips, and I saw a flicker of something dark and dangerous flash in his eyes. I took a shaky breath, my heart racing as I struggled to find the words. My gaze dropped to the ground, unable to meet his intense stare. I felt tears prick at the corners of my eyes, blurring my vision. "Wow, did you throw away the ring so you could be with that fucker?" He let out a low, humourless laugh, the sound sending chills through me.