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Wyatt's heart raced as he saw the authoritative figure entering the hospital. It was none other than Serene – long, curly, jet-black hair, a dominating smile, modern yet classy. Her presence was undeniably effective, and Wyatt's immediate instinct was to mind-link Ruben and inform him to hide Hazel behind his back.

Having a powerful witch in the territory was not a surprise, but Wyatt knew it might catch Serene off guard to see Hazel, a human, in wolf territory. Hazel had already drawn enough attention, and for now, he didn't want Serene to shift her focus onto her.

The dynamics between werewolves and witches had historically been marked by enmity, rooted in their fundamental differences in nature and magic. However, the two supernatural worlds had maintained an enduring peace, thanks to the alliance forged by Wyatt's forefathers and Serene's ancestors. Wyatt had a deep trust in Serene. She had protected his pack like her own, and the respect went both ways. Despite the potential tens