All Chapters of The 100th Task- When His Fated Mate Finally Gave Up: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Hazel's POVDawn was breaking when I arrived at the private airfield. The sun painted the horizon in shades of fire and gold, glinting off the wings of a sleek private jet. My chariot to freedom.I got out of the car and took a deep breath of free air.No pack wards. No threat of silver. No hateful glares.Just the crisp morning breeze and the rising sun."This way, miss," a crew member said, politely guiding me on board.The jet was luxurious, with leather seats, crystal lights, and fine china."The Elder is too kind," I murmured.My wolf's spirit was gone, but my heart had never felt so light.As the plane took off, I looked out the window for a final glimpse of the land below.My past was buried there, along with the pathetic, broken girl I used to be.And I was flying toward a whole new world.Four hours later, the plane landed in New Moon City.Everything here was different from the pack lands.Skyscrapers stood side-by-side with ancient magic towers. On the streets, vampires, mag

Fabian's POVI sat at my desk, staring at the 'Bond Severance Request' form.I read it over and over, each word a fresh stab of pain."Approve it," I said, my voice hoarse, handing the document to Elder Samuel."Are you sure?" the elder looked at me, shocked. "Once this is signed, there will be nothing left between you two.""She's already gone," I said bitterly. "It's better to give her freedom than to let her suffer."The elder sighed. "You should have done this a long time ago."The moment the ink was dry, a phantom pain tore through my chest—the ghost of a bond already broken.In the month that followed, the pack's chaos didn't get better.A deeper crisis began to set in."Alpha! The last batch of 'Moon-Heal Salve' is gone!" the head healer burst into my office, his face pale with panic. "The patrol clashed with a pack of bear-shifters yesterday. Five warriors are critically wounded. The Moon-Heal Salve is the only thing that can close cursed wounds. Without it, our warriors will d

Fabian's POVJust as I was about to rush out of the temple, Gloria's voice echoed in my head.A mind-link.I tried to block her out, but she kept pushing.I finally snapped it open. "What?""Fabian! I know you're looking for Hazel, and I know more about her secrets!" Gloria's voice was urgent. "I have specific information!"I froze."What information?""I can't explain over the link, you have to come to my house!" she pleaded. "It's important!"I looked at my beta, who was ready to leave, then at the worried elders."Give me ten minutes," I told my beta. "I'm going to get a lead."When I pulled up to Gloria's house, she was waiting outside in a white dress, her face etched with urgency."Come in, quick!" she said, grabbing my hand. "I have something important to tell you!"I followed her into the living room, my heart pounding with hope.Maybe she really knew where Hazel was."Tell me. What do you know?"Gloria sat on the couch, suddenly hesitant."I…""What about she?" I pressed."She

Hazel's POV"Fate really is a funny thing," Rhys said with a smile, pulling out a chair for me. "The woman who spilled coffee on me at the airport turns out to be the strategist I've been looking for.""Maybe it was meant to be," I said, sitting down gracefully. "But for now, perhaps we should talk business.""No rush," he said, pouring two glasses of red wine. "Let's eat first. I'd like to get to know my business partner better."The dinner was exquisite—pan-seared duck breast, truffle pasta, and an array of fine side dishes.Just as I was about to take a bite of the pasta, Rhys suddenly said, "Wait. This has rosemary in it."I paused. "What's wrong?""You don't like rosemary, do you?" he said, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "I'll have them remake it for you."I stared at him, stunned.How did he know I didn't like rosemary?We'd only met once, and it was a complete accident."How did you know that?""At the airport, you specifically asked for no rosemary syrup in

Hazel's POVThe summit ended close to midnight.As Rhys and I stepped out of the hotel, the cool night air of the city greeted us."How was tonight?" he asked."It exceeded all my expectations," I said sincerely. "Thank you for the opportunity.""You earned it yourself," he said, opening the car door. "You left quite an impression on everyone."It was true. I had received at least five business cards and three collaboration proposals tonight.Prince Aden had even scheduled a meeting with me for next week."By the way, about our contract," Rhys said suddenly. "I'm ready to sign."I was taken aback. "So soon?""I've seen what I needed to see," he smiled. "Your professional capabilities are beyond question."The car moved through the dark streets, the neon lights casting fleeting shadows across the windows."I'll have my lawyers send over the contract tomorrow," he said as he drove. "I have another proposal," he said, his voice dropping to a low, intimate timber. "A more... permanent one.