Hazel’s POV
The room felt too quiet.
I stood near the window of my old room, the ones I used before fully moving into Nicholas’s room. My heart beat fast against my ribs as I waited. The sun had already set, and the only light came from a few candles I had lit on purpose. Shadows danced across the walls, making everything feel heavier.
I had sent for him secretly.
I needed answers.
And I needed them now.
A soft knock came at the door.
“Come in,” I called, keeping my voice steady.
The door opened slowly.
“My queen,” Alpha Jackson said as he stepped inside and bowed respectfully. “You sent for me. How can I help you?”
He closed the door behind him with a quiet click. His green eyes scanned the room briefly before settling on me. He looked calm, as always, but something about his po
