Hazel woke up and found herself in the street, her body was full of dirt
Hazel blinked, the world coming into focus as she stirred awake. The cobbled streets of the town were cold and unforgiving beneath her, the flickering streetlights illuminating the dirt that coated her fur. The night was quiet, the only sound the distant murmur of revelry from the castle, the wind rustling the trees. The smell of the forest filled Hazel’s nose, a haunting reminder of what she’d lost. “No,” she growled, the fire of defiance flaring in her chest. “I won’t let them do this to me. She stood up and headed back to the castle, who knows if Ethan might change his mind and accept her back again She got to the castle door and thankfully, no guard was around there Just as she made to start going inside, a voice stopped her “Are you so desperate to be our Luna again” Hazel turned to see Nora, she didn’t know why but Nora hated her for no reason “Nora.” Hazel’s voice was flat, unyielding. “What do you want?” Nora’s eyes narrowed, the hatred in them burning like a baleful flame. “I’m here to make sure you never get a chance to come crawling back. You’re not worthy of being Luna. You never were.” Hazel’s fur bristled, the instinct to defend herself raw, primal. But she forced herself to remain still, her eyes trained on Nora’s. “I’ve never done anything to you... Please help me beg Ethan, will listen to you only” Hazel pleaded *what do you think you’re doing* Mia,Hazel Wolf finally talked after staying silent for days *don’t talk to me Mia* Hazel said to her “Oh you want me to beg my brother to marry a barren and bad luck” Nora clapped Hazel felt the sting of Nora’s words like a slap across her face, the shadows of her doubts rising once more. But Mia was right, she couldn’t keep kneeling, couldn’t let this woman walk all over her. “You will not speak to me like that,” Hazel snarled, the primal power in her voice causing Nora to take a step back. “I am Hazel, the rightful Luna, and I will not beg for what is rightfully mine.” The world seemed to pause for a moment, the wind stilled, the birds silent. Nora laughed loudly and the laugh was a mocking message “Oh you think you’re still relevant here, well let me bring it out to you..my brother is getting married to the mother of his unborn kids and also his Luna” Nora said The world snapped back into focus, the sheer absurdity of Nora’s words striking Hazel like a physical blow. “You lie!” she cried, her voice a ragged hiss. “Layla couldn’t even be pregnant, she lied!” Nora’s face contorted into a cruel mask. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s true or not. What matters is that Ethan believes it. And soon enough, the entire pack will believe it.” “What’s going on here..” Ethan walked to them with Layla holding his arm “What are you still doing here you barren” Ethan spat Hazel felt her heart drop to her paws, her whole world collapsing around her. Layla’s smirk, Ethan’s disdain it was all too much. But she would not break. “Ethan, please,” Hazel’s voice trembled, her eyes searching his for any sign of the love they once shared. “I know you can’t believe this. Not after everything we’ve been through.” But Ethan only hardened his expression, turning away from her. “You’re not my mate anymore, Hazel. “Honey I’m feeling uncomfortable seeing her again,” Layla said to Ethan “Leave and don’t come back again,” Ethan said to Hazel And with those words, Ethan turned his back on Hazel for the final time. The hall seemed to spin around her, the faces of her former packmates turning away, silent and complicit in her downfall. Even her parents couldn’t meet her gaze. “Please,” Hazel whispered, her throat dry. “Please don’t do this.” But the Alpha’s word was law, and Hazel knew she had to leave. With her head held high, she turned and began to walk away, her body numb. “My lady..do you need anything” Lia asked Layla and Hazel turned back watching them “I just want to rest for now..can I do that” Layla replied “Of course my lady,” Lia said “Prepare a warm bath for her before resting,” Nora said to Lia “Yes, Lady Nora,” Lia bowed her head, already moving to prepare the bath. As Hazel watched, a burning anger replaced the numbness in her veins. How dare they treat her like this? How dare they let Layla take her place? And what of her unborn child, the one she’d shared with Ethan? She’d have to leave without even a word of explanation to her former Alpha. The injustice of it all spurred her forward, her steps becoming more determined, more resolute. She would not let them break her, she swore. She would rise from this. She walked out of the castle and headed to her parent's house, even though they were angry at her for what wasn’t her fault, they were still her parent The night air was crisp, its chill a balm on Hazel’s burning skin. She walked on silent paws, her steps sure, her eyes focused on the distant lights of her parents’ house. The stars above twinkled, cold and uncaring, but Hazel didn’t mind. They were a constant, something she could rely on, even when everything else had fallen to ash. As she approached the house, she felt a flicker of uncertainty. Would they even take her in? But she steeled herself, pushing down the doubts. She needed this. She knocked on the door and her mother opened up “What are you doing here” Her mother asked angrily “Mom” Hazel cried “Leave here before my husband comes out and please don’t come here again...we don’t feel comfortable with strangers,” Her mother said Hazel stood, frozen in place, her heart sinking like a stone in the depths of her chest. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go. She was supposed to find comfort in their presence, in their love. But instead, she was being treated like a stranger, a pariah. “Mom,” she pleaded, her voice barely a whisper. “Please, I’m your daughter. Don’t turn your back on me too.” Her mother’s face hardened, her eyes flinty with resolve. “You’re not my daughter..let me make it clear to you, We disowned you so get out of this place and never come back,” Her mother said Hazel felt like a thousand arrows were piercing her heart, each word from her mother a knife twist. Her throat tightened, the tears pricking at the corners of her eyes. “I don’t deserve this,” she managed to croak out, her voice cracking with pain. “None of this is my fault. I’ve done nothing wrong.” Her mother’s face remained impassive, her eyes betraying no emotion. “Your life is no longer our concern. Now leave.” “No,” Hazel whispered, the force of her refusal carrying through the night air. “I’m done taking orders from anyone.” Her wolf bristled, the fury inside her mounting. But she swallowed it down, forcing her bones to shift back to their human form. Her eyes were a maelstrom, her voice a roar of defiance. “You can disown me, but you cannot erase me. I am Hazel, Alpha of my fate, and you will regret turning your back on me.” Her mother scoffed and closed the door leaving her all alone outside The door slammed shut, its echo reverberating through Hazel’s bones. For a moment, she stood there, stunned, as the reality of her situation crashed down around her. She started crying...Hazel entered the hotel room she lodged inside, it was small but comfortable at least for the night The door shut behind her with a soft click, the silence of the room enveloping Hazel in its stillness. She moved around the space in a daze, as if in a dream, her steps muted and slow.The bed was small, the walls bare, but Hazel found herself not caring. For the first time in as long as she could remember, she was truly alone, free from the expectations and constraints of pack life. And yet, the loneliness ached like a phantom limb.*Now we are going to be here, you can’t even fight for yourself* Mia said *I’m not ready to talk to you* Hazel muttered *you think I want to talk to you too* Mia spat and cut off the mild link Hazel sighed and lay down on the bedThe silence in the room seemed to magnify Hazel’s loneliness, the air thick with the absence of pack, of family, of the mate she’d once thought would be hers. She closed her eyes, trying to silence the whispering, the stab of b
Next Morning~Layla’s suiteLayla paced the room, her bare feet padding against the thick carpet as she listened to the voice on the other end of the phone. Her voice was low and harsh, her tone brooking no argument. "Listen to me," she hissed, her nails digging into her palm. "I'm not paying you to hem and haw. I'm paying you to do a job. And if you can't handle that, I'll find someone who can."She paused, letting her words sink in, her eyes fixed on the muted TV. "This isn't negotiable."I want confirmation before sundown," Layla snapped, her patience wearing thin. "If you can't deliver, I'll find someone who can."She paused again, taking a deep breath to calm her racing heart. "And don't forget, you'll be handsomely rewarded if you do this right. I have my own another person waiting and I won't hesitate to replace you if you disappoint me."She hung up the phone without waiting for a response, her fingers trembling with rage. “I have to do this if I want to enjoy my marriage wit
Hazel could be seen sleeping peacefully,her wounds have been treated and her dress has been changed The daylight poured in through the windows, banishing the shadows from the room. Hazel stirred, her eyes fluttering open to the unfamiliar surroundings.She sat up slowly, her body aching from the exertion of the day before. The cabin was silent, the air still and heavy with the scent of pine.Hazel's mind raced as she struggled to make sense of the situation. She was safe, for now. But what would happen when the Alpha sent more men to find her?And then there was the matter of the driver. Who was he? Why had he helped her?“Oh you’re awake” A lady entered the roomHazel scrambled back against the sofa, her hands digging into the fabric as she tried to put distance between herself and the stranger.But the lady’s expression was not hostile. His eyes were warm, his smile gentle. "I'm sorry," She said, holding up his hands in a gesture of peace. "I didn't mean to startle you."Hazel sw
Noah rose from his chair, his movements graceful and deliberate. He was tall, his body lean and muscular, his eyes a striking shade of blue that seemed to see straight through Hazel. "So," he said, his voice low and commanding. "You're the one who's been causing all the trouble."Hazel swallowed hard, her eyes searching his face for any hint of aggression. But she saw none. Only a cool, calculating intelligence that made her uneasy."I'm...I'm sorry," she stammered, her voice trembling.“Come on brother,don’t be so harsh on her” Maya pouts and hold Hazel’s hand “After eating,leave and don’t ever come back” Noah said Hazel stared at Noah in shock, her hand trembling in Maya's grasp. "Leave?" she repeated, her voice breaking. "But...but I don't understand. Why would you help me if you want me to leave?"Maya's grip tightened, her face pleading with Hazel. "Brother, please," she begged, her eyes wide with fear. "Can't we just let her stay for a little while longer?"But Noah's expr
Stone perfume company~ Noah’s Office Noah was working on a file when his two friends. Alex and Damien entered his office "Well, well, look who decided to grace us with their presence," Noah said, his eyes fixed on the documents in front of him. "What brings you two here?"Alex and Damien exchanged a look, their expressions inscrutable. "We thought you might be missing us," Alex said, leaning against the doorframe with a cocky grin.Noah scoffed, his pen scratching across the paper. "Miss who," he said, his tone dismissive. "I've been handling things just fine on my own."Damien's eyes narrowed his expression hardening."You can't hide from us forever, Noah," Damien said, his voice low and dangerous. "We're your friends, remember? And friends don't keep secrets from each other."Noah's hand stilled, his pen poised over the paper. His eyes flicked up, meeting Damien's gaze head-on. "What are you talking about?" he asked, his tone hard and suspicious."Oh, please," Alex drawled, rolli
Hazel walked with Maya, taking in the sights and sounds of the castle. She had to admit, it was a beautiful place. But even with Maya's cheerful chatter and the bustle of activity around her, Hazel couldn't quite shake the feeling of unease that had settled in her gut."You seem distracted," Maya said, giving Hazel a curious look.Hazel forced a smile, trying to push aside the worry that threatened to overwhelm her. "I'm just trying to take it all in," she said, her gaze taking in the lavish decor and ornate tapestries that lined the hallways.“So what do you do, I’m still in college and I modeled too,” Maya said Hazel smiled, impressed by Maya's energy and ambition. Maya's eyes widened, her jaw dropping in surprise. "A fashion designer? And you owned your own company?" she said, her voice filled with awe.“Your sister must be a very heartless person,” Maya said Hazel sighed, her shoulders slumping as she relived the betrayal.“It’s okay, we shouldn’t talk about her again,” Maya s
Next Morning ~Alpha’s chamber Alpha Noah opened his eyes gently and groaned before standing up “Oh jeez” he groaned, remembering how he got drunk with Alex and Damien “I’ll kill those two” He muttered Noah staggered to the bathroom, his head pounding like a drum and his mouth tasting like a dried-up well. He winced as he turned on the light, squinting against the harsh glow. He groaned again, this time out of self-loathing."Stupid, stupid, stupid," he muttered to himself. "How could I have let them talk me into drinking like that? I'm the Alpha, for crying out loud! I'm supposed to be setting an example, not getting wasted like a frat boy."“Oh jeez” He whined “Oh now you’re awake” Naya entered the room with Maya “You got drunk again” Maya questioned Noah shrank back against the bathroom counter, shielding his eyes from the bright light streaming in from the open door. "Yeah, yeah, I know," he mumbled, his voice laced with shame. "I'm sorry, guys. I didn't mean to get so wast
Naya came out to meet Hazel sitting on the veranda “What’s up, you left the dining without saying anything to anyone,” Naya asked "I'm sorry, I just needed some fresh air," Hazel replied, looking out at the garden. Naya nodded understandingly. "Is everything okay? You seem a bit off today." Hazel sighed and looked at Naya. "I've just been feeling a bit overwhelmed. Naya reached out and placed a comforting hand on Hazel's shoulder. "I'm here for you, Hazel. You don't have to go through this alone. Let's talk about it." Hazel smiled gratefully at her friend. "Thank you, Naya. I appreciate it. Let's grab a coffee and chat." And with that, the two girls headed inside to have a heart-to-heart conversation and support each other through tough times. ** Stone Company~Studio room A lady could be seen holding the new perfume bottle, she is a model, and the photographer is taking pictures of her while she poses in front of a white backdrop. The perfume bottle is sleek and elegant