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Hazel sat in the car, gazing at the scenic view unfolding before her. The city sprawled out below, its beauty taking her breath away. Misty was engrossed in giving Hazel detailed directions, her voice filling the car with instructions. Meanwhile, Zain sat quietly in the passenger seat, his eyes fixed on her, observing her every move. After their morning meeting, Zain felt a sense of anticipation building within him. He was certain that his breakthrough to meet Hazel's wolf was imminent. It seemed as though it was on the verge of emerging, eager to reveal itself to Hazel. In every subtle gesture and movement, Zain sensed the wolf's presence, ready to make its presence known.

At first, it had been mere whispers in her dreams, but today, as she revealed the claw marks on her wrist, he witnessed the tangible manifestation of that latent power. Hazel's resistance to embracing her inner wolf stirred a fleeting frustration within him. Why was she making it so difficult? Why couldn't she see