Hazel's POV They found a clue yesterday. It was one of the leads that brightened my mood. The person who hurt Elara’s DNA was found and they are going to check if it is aligned with the DNA they found on the paper. It brought relief to me knowing we are closer to finding the culprit sooner than we imagined. I was glad this didn't turn out to be a dead end. Stacks of documents were piled on my table. Just how many days has it been since all this stuff happened? Elara was so sweet, she helped arrange them neatly in an orderly manner, even though she wasn't supposed to. She briefed me on things that I ought to know… she would have been here with me checking the documents, but Riley and I insisted that she get some rest. Two knocks on the door before the knob twisted and opened, revealing Peculiar. She had a sour mood, and her eyes were red. I hurriedly closed the document I was working on and kept my glasses on the table. Standing up abruptly, I strided towards where she was standin
Alessandra's POV I've waited for the perfect moment to strike. What Slasher did could have gone wrong, but I decided to let it be an advantage for me. Make them deviate… be distracted and focused on finding whoever caused the fire. “How about we take Lucy out of the way? She might be a problem for us in the future,” Slasher proposed. I knew he didn't like Lucy at all, but I need Joe under my leash. His money has been a good leverage for me and I won’t want to risk it. “No, leave her be once she becomes a problem I'll do that personally,” I responded. He nodded but didn't look pleased with my words, but who cares about that. He wants to be the Alpha of alphas and I… I want revenge! I want to ruin the legacy of the Brooks and make them pay with their blood. “How's the search for the culprit going? Do they have a clue?” I asked, wanting to know where I would take the next step from. “No, those dumbasses had no clue. And the culprit is right here with me,” he said with a smug smile
Lucy's POV “What mess did you create out there?” Alessandra’s cold voice dragged me out of my reverie. I darted my eyes to the window, subconsciously biting my lower lip. “No mess, I am here for the herbs and perfume. Did you bring it?” I asked, going straight to the point. Alessandra gave me a knowing look, her lips pulled up in a twitch before rolling her eyes. “Why would you want me to give you that when you haven’t achieved anything? You seem like a lost cause; it’s better if I let you die there,” She threatened. I scoffed, leaning my back on the chair, “Leave me to die? That creative, but not good enough, Alessandra. Who said I haven’t achieved anything? I need the herbs to live, and you need me. This deal is a transactional one, and you can’t treat me like I'm your pet,” I retorted sharply, glaring daggers at her. I saw her vein pop out, as if my words touched a good spot. She needs to be irritated and angry, but not too much. Both of them should stop acting like jerks, it
120 ~Liam~ I banged the door to my study room hoping it would let the steam off. Everyone’s been working their asses off investigating this issue and others doing their respective work. If I said this particular outbreak didn’t affect many people then that would be a lie. But Hazel is taking it too deep, she’s letting it cloud her senses over riding her emotions. I tried to let her see that but she won’t let me do that. A frustrated sigh escaped my lips and I gruffed falling on the sofa. I am exhausted and yet, I can't help but worry about Hazel. Hissing, I sat upright, my slender fingers raked through my hair before scattering them abruptly. ‘Give her time,’ Kaden said, his tone soft and unlike him. He only acts this way when it comes to our mate. ‘I really am trying to understand her and yes, I would give her time, just for tonight,’ I responded. Later in the evening, I went back to the room ready to retire to bed. My eyes darted to Hazel who was on the bed, her eyes closed
Hazel's POV I honestly don't like how things have been happening in the pack. When I visited the women they looked so awful, no matter what their mate said to them it wasn't enough.“I lost my womb! I can't give you a child,” one of them women, Terrain said to her mate with tears strolling down her face. I knew right there, that moment that no amount of words I would say would comfort her.It would be hypocritical if I should tell her that all would be well and that Selene may hear her cries. What exactly would I say to these women?I had been torn, ashamed of my leadership skills. Those voices in my head were loud enough, stating I wasn't good enough and would never be good enough.Words got stuck in my tongue?“Ouch!” I yelped, jerking my hands from the electric kettle. I hissed, shaking my hands because of the pain I felt, I dipped my hands into the water to ease it.“Hey, are you okay?” Liam asked, rushing over to my side. I nodded my head absentmindedly, drawing my hands out of
Hazel's POV ‘Skies!’ Lyra said in my head as we stepped out of the house. Dominic said he would help with the kids while Liam and I could go do our respective duties.Liam barely slept yesterday… So do I!It was hard for me to sleep knowing there were women in the healers' wing, unsure of whether the pain reliever would help. Liam tried to make me sleep, but I told him to leave me be.He didn't do what I asked of him, and he stayed awake trying to make me sleep, and I did eventually, but just for three hours. A nightmare woke me up, and that was enough to keep me awake till daybreak. Liam was in his study room. I didn't want to disturb him, so I dropped a coffee on his table.“Elara?” One of my brows arched when I saw her coming closer to where I stood.“What? Shocked that I am out here to help my Luna,” She sent me a warm smile.“Of course, I am supposed to be resting. I can handle this on my own,” I said, trying to make him change her mind. But she had that adamant look on.“Stop a