Hazel descended the staircase for breakfast and determined her decision to ignore Wyatt's teasing from earlier. She greeted Dimitry with a warm smile, determined to maintain a sense of normalcy."Good morning, Dimitry," she nodded to the elderly chef couple who had welcomed her earlier, their warm smiles making her feel more at ease. The aroma of freshly cooked breakfast filled the room. Hazel took a seat at the table, keeping her attention towards Dimitry and the cheerful morning atmosphere. However, Wyatt's teasing eyes couldn't go unnoticed; his gaze scanned her in a way that made her beauty seem to perplex him.Ruben and Silas entered with a cheerful "Morning, folks!" Ruben playfully directed his attention to Hazel. "Do you have any issues with my Alpha? Why no good morning for him?" he teased, settling into his chair.Hazel shot him a quick, candid look. "There's nothing good about the morning if it starts with Mr. Romano."Wyatt, always ready to add fuel to the fire, teased, "Ma
The eerie silence that followed Hazel's plea was abruptly shattered by a spine-chilling howl, sending shivers down her spine. As she anxiously awaited her fate, the wolf in front of her unexpectedly shifted its attention, its fierce gaze now fixed over her shoulder, gawking an unexpected guest.Turning to look, Hazel was met with another shocking sight. A massive black wolf, majestic and imposing, had emerged from the shadows. Its fur glistened in the moonlight. The ominous darkness that enveloped the night. Without a moment's hesitation, the black wolf charged at the intruder, and a fierce battle erupted. The blow was a chaotic dance of fur, fangs, and snarls. The two wolves wrestled, their movements a blur of primal charge. The black wolf displayed a lethal grace, its killer instinct evident in every calculated strike. Against this formidable opponent, the brown wolf could only accept its forthcoming defeat. It retreated, dashing into the depths of the jungle, conceding to the autho
Hazel witnessed something unimaginable, an experience that defied the norms of human understanding. Though she survived the trauma, the aftermath left her heart shattered. Cursing herself every time she looked at Wyatt, she wrestled with the paradox of living under the roof of someone who desired her death.She started to believe Dimitry's words about Wyatt protecting her, but Wyatt's own words echoed relentlessly in her mind day and night."It's because of Dimitry that I'm alive in this house."It had been two days since she had left her room. Everyone else had come to check on her except Wyatt.Wyatt punishes himself through grueling exercises and long runs as if trying to physically distance himself from the guilt that weighed on him. Hazel, on the other hand, sat alone in the middle of the bed, a journal in hand. She intended to pour her feelings onto the pages, but the overwhelming sense of loneliness and suffocation stifled her words.Hazel heard a gentle knock on her door, prom
Silas stepped into the garden first, discovering the trio drenched. Wyatt, deliberately indifferent, played along, emphasizing his apparent disregard for Hazel. Smiling, she gathered their belongings and headed inside."Having a good time with our Alpha?" Silas inquired, grinning."Oh, no, not with him. Dimitry and I went for a picnic," Hazel replied, her dress clinging to her and wet hair framing her face. Silas glanced at Wyatt, who was engaged with Dimitry. Hazel's response seemed to please him."Don't be upset. I'm sure he likes you.” Silas complimented, "You're so beautiful," his eyes paused on her soaked dress, accentuating her alluring curves and the valley between her breasts. Mrs. Cox brought towels for them. As Hazel reached for one, Silas swiftly intercepted it."Oh, let me help you. Gosh, you are soaked," he insisted, guiding her to a chair and taking charge of drying her hair."I can do it," Hazel offered, but Silas remained stubborn. He intentionally wiped her neck and s
In the aftermath of the confrontation, Wyatt's piercing red eyes surveyed the scene. The rogue bodies lay still, the evidence of the skirmish tainting the once serene woods. He turned toward Ruben with a stern expression."Ruben, clean this area. Leave no trace. We don't want Silas tracing us back here," Wyatt commanded, the authority in his voice cutting through the tension-filled air.Ruben nodded in acknowledgment. "I'll take care of it." As Ruben began the task of erasing any sign of the struggle, Wyatt's gaze fell on Hazel. She lay unconscious, a pawn in the supernatural battle. Wyatt's expression softened momentarily with a flicker of conflict in his eyes.He approached her with a mixture of determination and regret. Lifting her gently in his arms, he murmured to himself, "I didn't want you involved in this, doc. But there's no choice now."Navigating through the darkened woods, Wyatt carried Hazel back to the mansion. He entered her room, carefully laying her on the bed. As he
Hazel felt a growing confusion as the three of them returned home. She stood at a corner and observed the commotion between Ruben, Wyatt, and Silas. Wyatt hadn't said a word to her about where he was going or when he would be back."Are there any signs of rogues performing this act?" Wyatt questioned, locking his gaze on Silas."No."What was Silas talking about? Didn't Wyatt kill the six men who came to harm her? Were those people merchants or rogues, as Dimitry had mentioned earlier? She wanted to ask, but looking at the serious atmosphere, she hesitated, afraid of making Wyatt angry. Wyatt loaded a gun on his belt, and as his gaze met Hazel's face, her mind raced with questions. Was he going somewhere? Was he planning to kill someone today?"It could be dangerous, Wyatt. We have to be careful. Last time, they attacked you in the very same place, and now they killed the merchants," Silas warned, his voice carrying a note of caution.Wyatt hadn't given her any information about where
Hazel wandered into the garden, where her newfound rabbit friend eagerly awaited its morning treat. She offered a handful of vegetables, particularly favoring the carrots.Wyatt's voice, unexpectedly close, made her turn. He held two coffee mugs in his hands."So you two have become friends," he remarked, kneeling beside her.Hazel cradled the bunny in her hands, rubbing its nose affectionately. Wyatt issued a playful warning, "Be careful; it might just bite your nose."She raised an eyebrow, gently placing the bunny back in the garden. "And what are you doing here?""I thought the morning looked good, so I came to keep an eye on you," he confessed."And where is your... overnight guest?" Hazel teased, not bothering to look at him. Unbeknownst to her, Wyatt's expression shifted, realizing she had no knowledge of him sleeping next to her the previous night."Speaking of which, you scared off my overnight guest yesterday," Wyatt responded with a smirk.Hazel noticed the playful spark i
The absence screamed betrayal, and Wyatt's anger burned hot within him, uncertainty biting at his thoughts. Hazel's defiance, running from his mansion, took him by surprise. He threw her journal across the room in frustration."Wyatt, calm down. There must be a reason for this. She wouldn't act without cause," Ruben tried to reason, but Wyatt's anger clouded his judgment."Take her scent and lead the way," Wyatt commanded, his tone unyielding. Ruben, without a word, started to track her scent, leading them to the pottery house."She ran through the woods," Ruben reported. Wyatt's hand clenched into a fist. The recklessness of Hazel's actions, knowing that rogues lurked nearby, fueled his frustration."How long has she been here?" Wyatt questioned Miss Antonio, seeking every detail."How long do you think it'll take for her to reach the highway through the woods?" Wyatt questioned, impatience seeping into his tone.Ruben considered the route, responding, "It's a longer path. I estimate