Ryland stared at her like she had grown two heads. "I know it's probably stupid, but I can't live happily knowing that my parents aren't happy," she whispered, the words heavier than she had expected.
"I have to get Hibiscus pack back, at least because of them. That is what they would have wanted," Hazel concluded. Ryland watched her speaking, his eyes shining with pride, but also a sliver of concern.
“I know you want that but you have to take things a little slower," Ryland spoke, hoping she'd be patient and understand even though her mind was made up.
Hazel sprang up immediately, her eyes glowing deep gold as she shot back, "I'm doing this with or without you. I don't need your help anyway."
Ryland let out a gasp, surprised that she took his words in the wrong way. "I am not saying I won't help you, but that we need a plan and we need to heal too.” He paused for a breath. “Some of my men were injured in the last attack, and you can't risk going into the pack alone. You have no id
