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the claim

Author: Liana evadne
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-08 19:07:03

Hazel stood frozen, watching Callan kiss another woman. Her wolf, Crimson, whimpered in pain. A sharp ache bloomed in her chest, but she clenched her fists, swallowing the lump in her throat. this was what indeed so painful, damn the mate bond

If Callan didn’t want her, he should have rejected her immediately. He should have left her to die in the hands of Damien for her soul to be taken ,rather than let her suffer this humiliation.

Fine. If he wasn’t going to reject her now, she would give him a piece of her mind, she wasn't going to be letting she and her wolf betrayed, hurt and whatever. moreover how is she mated to callan, Damien was yet to actually reject her but the mate bond had suddenly broken the moment she was betrayed, everything is so weird.

Taking a deep breath, Hazel stormed toward them. it's now or never, she can't keep running and hiding, this time she's going to say her mind

"Hi, hey and hello" Hazel said, her voice sharper than intended.

Callan pulled away from Mitchell, his face blank, giving the I don't care badass look.

Mitchell turned to Hazel, her lips curling in distaste, and obvious fake smile "Hi… I don’t believe I know you, have we met before or are you lost or something?"

Hazel’s jaw clenched. "I—"

"Mitchell, meet—" Callan cut in but hesitated, glancing at Hazel as if debating what to say, or rather he didn't even know her name.

Hazel let out a scoff before lifting her chin. "Hazel."

Callan sighed. "Yes. Hazel." He turned back to Mitchell. "My mate."

Silence.

Mitchell’s head snapped toward Callan. "what are you saying, what do you mean, your mate?" she scoffed, narrowing her eyes.

Hazel blinked in confusion. Why was he calling her his mate, Just moments ago, he was kissing Mitchell .

Mitchell crossed her arms, staring at Callan like he had lost his mind. "We both know we’re more than just friends, Callan. so stop this joke."

Hazel frowned. There was something about the way Mitchell said that… something too familiar. indeed they were more than friends because she called him callan without adding the Alpha title

Callan’s voice remained calm. "Right., then we are best friends, childhood friends"

Mitchell’s face twisted in disbelief. "Best friends?, childhood friends? " she echoed. "What are you talking about?, we are betrothed together."

Callan didn’t reply.

Mitchell let out a bitter laugh. "You don’t have a mate, Callan. The Moon Goddess never gave you one, remember? And because of you, I rejected the omega the Moon Goddess had chosen for me!"

Hazel’s heart skipped a beat. She rejected her mate… for Callan? damn this must be serious.

Callan’s expression darkened. "What? c'mon you rejected your mate because you couldn't be with an omega" His voice was cold now, his golden eyes narrowing.

hazel's heart skipped a beat immediately he said that.

Mitchell waved a dismissive hand. "Yes, whatever. That’s not the point. Stop this joke about this girl or whatever being your mate." She turned to Hazel, looking her over like she was something stuck to the bottom of her shoe. "She’s nothing special."

Hazel’s fingers curled into fists. Crimson growled in her mind, but she forced herself to stay calm.

Then—

Callan’s hand shot out, grabbing Hazel’s wrist. His grip was firm, grounding. "She’s my mate, Mitchell. The Moon Goddess made it so."

Mitchell’s eyes widened, shock flashing across her face before it twisted into something ugly. "No… that can’t be."

Callan turned, pulling Hazel with him.

Mitchell’s voice turned sharp, laced with jealousy. "This ugly-looking thing can’t be your mate!"

Callan stopped in his tracks.

A deadly silence filled the air.

Hazel could feel the sudden shift in his energy. His grip tightened—not painfully, but with quiet fury.

His golden eyes darkened. "You will not speak to my mate that way." His voice was low, dangerous.

Mitchell shivered, taking a step back.

And then—his voice thundered through the air, filled with dominance.

"SHE. IS. MINE."

A shudder ran down Hazel’s spine. She could feel Mitchell’s fear as the woman took another step back, her lips trembling.

Hazel had never seen a wolf cower like that before.

Callan didn’t wait for another word. He dragged Hazel away, walking with long strides. She barely had time to process what had happened before they reached the room she had woken up in earlier.

As soon as the door closed behind them, Hazel yanked her wrist free.

"What do you think you’re doing?" she demanded, glaring at him.

Callan raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

Hazel let out a frustrated huff. "You kissed Mitchell and then defended me? What kind of twisted game are you playing?"

Callan smirked. "Who said it was a game?"

Hazel’s jaw clenched. "You’re unbelievable." She crossed her arms. "Just go ahead and reject me. Then you can go back to Mitchell or whatever her name is."

The words left a bitter taste in her mouth.

If Callan rejected her, she could move on. She could figure out her life. She wouldn’t have to feel this ache in her chest anymore.

Callan let out a low chuckle.

Hazel’s eyes snapped up. "Why are you laughing?"

He leaned against the wall, crossing his arms over his broad chest. "I don’t know why you think everything is funny," Hazel snapped.

He tilted his head, amusement dancing in his golden eyes. "Because you’re cute when you’re angry."

Hazel’s face burned. "I’m being serious!"

Callan smirked. "So am I."

Hazel scowled. "Just reject me."

Callan’s smirk widened. "If that’s what you want, then fine."

Hazel held her breath.

This was it.

She waited.

And then—

"I, Alpha Callan of Shadow Pack, hereby make Hazel mine."

Hazel’s heart stopped.

Her breath hitched.

Wait.

What?

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