Maddy's POV The door creaked open, and Hazelentered. Her gaze fell on my arm, and she gasped. "Maddy, it's spreading so fast!" She rushed to my side, her eyes wide with fear. "I know, Hazel. I know," I whispered, my voice barely audible over the howling wind outside. "Maddy, you need to decide. And fast. Before it's too late," Hazel implored, her hands gripping mine. I sniffled, wiping away my tears with the back of my hand. "But I can't, Hazel. I'm scared," I confessed, my voice shaking. "Scared of what?" she asked, her voice soft and understanding. "The truth is, I can't make a decision because... if I accept Jason as my mate, this curse will be broken, and I won't turn rogue.”"And if I denounce Jason, the curse will still be broken, but... Jason could turn rogue, because he's... he's in love with me." I whispered the last part out. Hazel's eyes widened as I revealed my truth, and then she pulled me into a hug. "Oh, Maddy," she breathed out. "This is so hard. But remember, it
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