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“This weekend?” Both Duncan and Hailey shouted at the same time, their voices overlapping in shock. Alpha Alexander shot Hailey a stern look, one that clearly suggested she should behave. He then turned to Duncan, his expression more diplomatic. “It would be better to save you all from staying longer than necessary,” he explained calmly. Hailey felt a surge of panic. She couldn’t process how her father expected her to leave Silver Spring, get married, and move to Blood Moon within a few days. She started to speak but to her surprise, her mother tightened her grip on her hand under the table, indicating that she should not say anything. It brought a sudden fear into Hailey’s eyes and she felt like she had no control over her own life.Alpha Duncan clenched his fists, biting his lip in an effort not to show how irritated and annoyed he was getting. “I need more time to get to know Hailey. This is too sudden. I’m not prepared for this”Alpha Alexander nodded, though his expression rema

After tasting the samples of the cakes available, it was decision-making time. The group gathered around the table and began to debate on cake choices. "I vote for the vanilla and lemon curd," Hailey's mother said decisively, taking a bite of the sample. "It's light and refreshing."Jane shook her head. "I prefer the chocolate cake filled with raspberry. It's rich and decadent." There was a heated debate that lasted some time, each side trying to convince the other on why their choice was better. Hailey stood shocked as the moment got charged and confusing then she saw Luna Grace entering “What is going on here?"“Just a little conflict on which cake to go for,” Hailey said, trying to lighten the mood with a smile.“Oh, I love cakes. Can I try some?” Luna Grace asked, her eyes lighting up with genuine enthusiasm.Hailey chuckled, feeling a bit of the tension melt away. “Sure,” she replied, The baker got her a few slices and she began to devour. “So what do you think?” Jane asked im

As the girls made their way back to join the party, the lively atmosphere enveloped them. Music filled the air, and laughter echoed around the clearing. Andrew, seeing Jane, tried to make his way over, but Duncan gently but firmly held him back. “You can’t leave me now, Andrew,” Duncan said quietly. Andrew nodded. Jane turned to Hailey, a curious look on her face. "Hey, Hailey, I've been meaning to ask—why didn't you have the traditional werewolf wedding ceremony?" Hailey brushed and smirked playfully. "I honestly don't know. Maybe it's because I still didn't get my wolf. My dad probably wanted to save himself the trauma of remembering his greatest disappointment.” She joked about it, her eyes flashing with mischief. Jane's eyes widened, and she broke out laughing. “You’re terrible, Hailey!” Hailey grinned. “I know, right?” They both laughed, the tension from earlier easing away. It felt good to share a light-hearted moment in the midst of everything happening.Luna Anna, overhear

Hailey spent the whole day alone, wandering through the palace and its grounds aimlessly. She didn’t see Duncan all day, not even during lunch when she had hoped he might join them but he didn’t. She ate her meals in silence, feeling increasingly isolated. When dinner time neared, she held out hope that Duncan would join them, believing that work had kept him away throughout lunch. But as the minutes passed, it became evident he was not arriving. Luna Grace noticed Hailey's distraught appearance and as if she was reading her mind, she turned to one of the maids and asked, "Where is my son?"The servant replied, “He’s in the study, Luna Grace. He orders that no one disturb him""How about dinner? Luna Grace asked "He said he wasn't interested in dinner." The maid explained Grace nodded, an insistent expression sweeping her face. "I'll take his dinner to him myself," she replied, rising and going to the kitchen to grab a tray of food. Hailey watched her go, feeling both grateful and

As Hailey walked into the palace, she saw Luna Grace and Duncan seated in the sitting room. Summoning her courage, she greeted them, “Good evening.”Luna Grace smiled warmly at her. “Good evening, Hailey. Where have you been?”Duncan barely looked up from his phone, his face expressionless.Hailey took a deep breath and spoke cheerfully. “Lila showed me around town. We visited the market square, a lovely bakery, the park, the library, and a beautiful garden. It was refreshing.”Luna Grace’s eyes lit up. "I'm glad to learn that. It seems that you had a great time. I am glad to see you in brighter spirits." She then added with a gentle but serious tone, “But please be careful, Hailey. Always let me know before you go out, alright?”Hailey nodded, smiling gratefully. “I will, Luna Grace. Thank you.”Luna Grace reached out and squeezed Hailey’s hand. “Good. Now, go freshen up for dinner.”As Hailey turned to leave, she glanced at Duncan, hoping for some acknowledgement, but his attention