she threw my mother

Hazel’s POV

I tried to open my eyes and groaned in pain, hitting my head with my fist to get some relief from the pain, but not only my head but also my whole body was aching badly.

I sighed and relaxed my body without opening my eyes.

The silence around me and a very nice scent around me gave me a very weird kind of peace of mind that I didn’t experience after my pack was destroyed.

I let this peace wash over me and sighed softly. I could say that it wasn’t my room.

Then where was I?

I tried to remember my last memories, and my whole body shuddered hard in panic.

Keith’s mating ceremony….

Me drunk….

Me running from him….

Me colliding with someone….

I snapped open my eyes in panic and looked around frantically. My heart sank when I realized that it was a hotel bedroom.

Did I have a one-night stand with a stranger?

I gasped. Then a vague memory hit my brain. I remembered a heavy and hoarse voice asking me to stop, and then I kissed him.

Goddess!

I frantically pulled the sheet up and covered my body.

I thanked the goddess so many times in my mind when I realized that I was completely alone in the suite.

Suite?

So, he must be an alpha being invited to yesterday’s ceremony, which meant he would forget what happened last night after leaving this pack. Thinking of this, I feel a little relaxed now.

I looked around for my clothes but didn’t find them. I slowly stood up while wrapping the sheet around me.

I walked to the closet and inhaled sharply after opening the door.

His scent was intoxicating and at the same time provided a sense of safety.

I blinked hard and took one of his shirts and shorts. All the shirts are black, which was perfect for me. I wasn't of short height, but I didn't want to appear disheveled.

After wearing them in the most acceptable way that I could think of, I took my phone from the nightstand but froze when I saw my pendant there.

He must have sensed my wolf.

A chill ran down my spine.

I had to get out of here quickly, or I'd definitely get into trouble. Just then, my phone rang.

I took the call immediately when I saw it was Cody, my doctor friend and my mother's attending doctor.

“Good Morning, Cody.”

“You need to come to the hospital like right now, Hazel.” My heart skipped a few beats in a row when I felt the urgency and panic in his voice.

“What happened, Cody? Is my mom okay?” I asked him anxiously while quickly leaving the room.

“Don’t ask me anything, Hazel. Just came here as quickly as possible.” He urged; the urgency and panic increased in his voice.

He hung up right after that, leaving me scared.

I ran…

With all my strength, I ran to the hospital as soon as possible.

To my surprise, Xyla forced her strength into my legs, increasing my speed.

She was still blocking me. So, I couldn’t talk to her, but I really wanted her to talk to me now.

I must look like a madwoman, running as if an army of ghosts is behind me.

“Mom,” I screamed in panic when I saw my mother lying unconscious in one corner of the hospital lobby instead of in her bed with only Cody supporting her by her side.

“What happened, Cody? Why is she here?” I asked in a shaky voice, a sense of foreboding filling my heart.

“They revoked her medical grant and instructed her immediate discharge.” He told me, and I narrowed my eyes in confusion.

“It’s Luna Naisha. As the future Luna, she took over the trust and cancelled your mother’s medical aid. Reason – your mother is faking her mental condition.”

I couldn’t tell how badly I wanted to kill Naisha when I heard Cody.

I felt my chest squeeze.

“And what’s wrong with you? You looked like a wreck.” He asked me worriedly.

“I need to see Naisha.” I mumbled in a daze; my mind was in chaos.

My mom needed constant medical attention, and without two costly medicines, she will not be able to survive for more than two days.

“I think she deliberately targeted you again, Hazel. What’s her deal, huh? Why does she always target you?” Cody asked while grumbling hard, but I knew that he was worried about me.

I met Cody Nickelwood three years ago when I was in the Night Wood Pack. He was a visiting doctor there when I took my mother to the ER for the first time.

Since that day, he helped me with Mom in every possible way, becoming my only friend in the process.

He accepted being a doctor here because of Mom.

“I know, Cody, but do I have any other choice?” I asked him in a cracked voice, filled with my own helplessness and despair.

He looked troubled and angry but didn’t say a word.

“Ca….n you let her stay somewhere safe? I need to find Naisha.” I requested him in the same cracked voice.

The hospital was bustling with people. I could see their gazes on us, but I didn’t dare see their faces.

I knew that all I would see is mockery, contempt, and disgust.

So, what’s the use of giving them even a second of your life?

“I am taking her to my room. She will be comfortable there.” He replied to me, and I nodded in response and tried to pick up Mom by myself.

“Let me take her.” Cody suggested in a low and concerned voice. I just nodded, sniffed lightly, and let him carry Mom.

He took Mom in bridal style, holding her securely. I grabbed everything lying on the floor and stuffed them in the cloth bag my mother used to keep her things.

I kept my eyes low, avoiding everyone, but the restlessness and a sense of foreboding had already engulfed my heart completely.

Naisha deliberately targeted my mother.

I didn’t know why she was still unhappy with me. She got what she wanted.

She is now the Luna of the pack. She had Keith and the power coming with the Luna title.

What else did she want from me?

I don’t have any other choice. The royal pack gave me the ultimatum that if this pack kicks me and my mother out, we will have no other choice but to go rogue.

Because of my mother’s health conditions and me being wolf-less, three packs had already kicked us out in the past five years.

I came to this pack after my mother got financial help for her treatment from that charitable trust.

“Take care of her until I come back, Cody.” I spoke to him resolutely and gave the bag to him too.

He looked worried, but I gave a tight smile to him before moving away.

My heart clenched when I heard my mother’s helpless and painful whimper behind me.

I clenched my fists tightly but didn’t stop.

“Hazel.” I stopped when Cody suddenly called me aloud.

“Don’t let her bully you. I will definitely find a way to help both of you.” He yelled when I didn’t look back at him.

“Thanks, Cody.” I thanked him sincerely without looking in their direction and started walking again. My shoulders were straight and tense, but I was resolute to find a way at any cost.

Naisha…..

Let’s see what you have in your store for me this time ….