The Full Moon Ritual

Chapter 17. "YOU'RE PREGNANT!"

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."
- Marcus Aurelius

Chapter 17. The Maybes

"You should really answer that," Hazel's whisper brought him out of his trance as he was just about to press a kiss on her lips. 

"They'll go away, eventually," Michael answered back. 

But, much to Michael's misfortune, another knock was heard and Michael groaned in response. He stood up and held Hazel's hand to help her up too before he straightened her hair a little and gazed at the twinkle in her wide innocent eyes. 

He pressed a light kiss on her forehead, making Hazel smile widely and fireworks erupt in her stomach. He walked away to the door and Hazel turned around to hide her flushed face as she picked up her notepad.

"Hey, man," Dylan's bright voice made her smile wider but other things were roaming around in her head. As soon as she heard his footsteps away from the door, she limped but somehow managed to dash away from both the men, unable to hide the smile that  brightened her face as she walked back to her office.

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"What was that about?" Dylan asked, confused and very suspicious.

"It was nothing," Michael shrugged it off but Dylan still eyed him suspiciously.

"I came here to talk to Hazel and ask her to be my date for the Shining Star's success party but I think I interrupted something," Dylan said the last words in a sing song and Michael growled.

"No, you can't take her. I'm taking her!" Michael growled. 

"Woah, dude. Chill. I can see that now," Dylan smirked.

"What's up with you, anyways? You've been acting like a possessive fiance all over Hazel," Dylan said, waving his hands.

Michael sighed. He knew he had to tell him one day or another. And this could be the perfect moment to do so. 

"I need to tell you something..." Michael started.

"YOU'RE PREGNANT!" Dylan screamed and did a little mini dance in his chair. 

Michael game him the "what the absolute fuck" look which made Dylan shut up and squirm a little.

"Are you not?" Dylan asked him.

"Fuck you, Dylan," Michael said, a small smile forming on his face.

"Do me," Dylan said and winked. "Anyways," He started again once he saw the look of horror and disgust on Michael's face, "You wanted to tell me something?"

"Err...yes. Hazel is..." He said, nervously.

"Is?" Dylan asked, confused.

"My mate." Michael finished.

Dylan looked at him with his mouth opened in surprise before he quickly replaced it with a wide grin, "I knew it!" 

"Shut up now," Michael hissed.

"Finally! The moon goddess finally blessed you with a mate. Maybe now you can stop being a workaholic. This is great news, man!" Dylan congratulated him.

"Does she know?" Dylan asked making Michael sigh.

"Yes...no, maybe. I don't know!" He exclaimed then threw his hands in his hair before plopping his elbows on the table in front of him and put his head in his palms.

"Because?" Dylan asked.

"I don't know if she's actually a human or not. I mean, she might be a human for the moon goddess's sake!" He exclaimed, agitated.

"Just...ask her." Dylan suggested.

"Oh yeah that's good just ask her. Go up to her and say 'Hey Hazel, you're going to be the Luna of the most dangerous pack oh and by the way, you're my mate because that's the Moon Goddess's choice!'" Michael exclaimed, clearly agitated and bumped his forehead against the mahogany table. 

"Cheer up, man," Dylan said, "She'll know one way or another. And trust me, it'll make things a lot more easier for ya." He winked.

"So..." Dylan cleared his throat, "Can I take her as my date?" 

Michael looked at him square in the eye and glared with fire blazing in his eyes, "No." He growled which made Dylan shut up.

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"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Hazel's squeal could be heard all over her sound proof cubicle as she paced inside, unable to wipe off the smile from her face. She went to the washroom and noticed the blush that was on her face and the numerous hickeys on her neck. She splashed some water on her face to calm down the redness before she took out her concealer from her bag and gently applied it on the hickeys.

The scene replayed itself over and over in her head and heat crept up to her cheek. She could still feel his lips on her body and the tingles and goosebumps were still there. A chuckle escaped her lips and she could already feel her mate bond bonding, even if he was a human. She has read that the mate bond works, even if one of them is human or not.

She knew that he felt something for her, even if it was a "crush", according to the humans but there was something there, she could feel it.

And who knows in near future she could tell him about her being a werewolf and then she could show him her pack, the pack she was supposed to be banished from.

She started imagining her and Michael, talking, holding hands, touching, kissing, cuddling, making -

Woah woah woah, hold it right there girl, Her wolf chuckled at her.

I'm so excited!!! Hazel squealed in her head again.

I know, I am too. But we might have to wait a while, you know, She sighed in response.

And we don't know whether he will accept us as we are or not, Her wolf said.

He has to! He's our mate. He has to accept us.

We don't know whether he will or not. Maybe he'll reject us. Maybe he would bond with one of his mistresses from all around the globe. We don't know anything. We don't know what will happen in the future. Maybe he's just enjoying you for the time being. Maybe he will just discard you away like he did to all his previous secretaries. Maybe-

Shut up, just SHUT UP, YOU STUPID WOLF! Hazel was getting mad at her wolf for saying mean things about him.

I'm just saying, She said and blocked herself away from Hazel.

Hazel sighed and sat down on the sofa with her head in her hands. She breathed out some air and tried to ease the anger she felt. She couldn't help but feel sad over the fact that her wolf may be right. He doesn't necessarily have to accept her.

All the happiness she felt suddenly washed away and was replaced with sadness and despair. She couldn't help but wonder over whether or not this could be her destruction.

Sooo...does anyone else agree with Hazel's wolf or nah? Oh and also, who else likes the care free side of Dylan? I practically swoon over my own fictional characters 😂 Comment your thoughts on this chapter 💕

Question:

Diney 😍 or Dreamworks 🌒?