Mated to the Paralyzed Lycan king

Dusk

't stopped moving since morning. She was packing her ba

y the bags downstairs. There wasn't much time left before the carriages arrived to take them awa

t the invitation had come from the Alpha of the Moon P

n strength and intelligence-to ensure our bloodline's safety from potential attacks. Isn't that kind o

sy protection. I was trained by Father from a young age, and everyone acknowledges that his strength is so

g a firm hand on Hazel's shoulder and

's an alliance. And as the Alpha's daughter,

tinuing to gather her belongings. The logic w

s quickly," her mother said, attempting to plant

above a whisper as she gripped the handle

d with frustration and reluctance, trying to steady

portance of this alliance with the Moon Pack, and Hazel was no exception. With every

breath as he carried her heavy bags, his effort evident. He set them

to meet hers, as if something unbearably heavy was pressing down on him. She had always been her fat

g the security of his embrace. He held her just as firmly, as if they were t

final embrace, but the noise outside cut their farewell short.

in a firm voice, trying to sound strong, tho

Hazel's eyes darted around, searching for her friend Olivia. When she finally spotted her, Olivia wa

suitcase and ran toward her, exclaiming excit

nd her gaze darted nervously toward the man known for his stern demeanor and unwavering protectiv

r slip, quickly stammering, "I me

carrying them effortlessly toward the large vehicles that would take them to their d

h barely contained excitement, her eyes gleaming as she turned to Hazel. "The

ruly as extraordinary as the rumors claimed-or if it was all just another exaggerated tale. Every Alpha had an aura t

y, so what exactly h

rom behind them, making H

s. He was the kind of person who could make anyone smile-his

th disdain. But the flicker in her eyes betrayed her lie. Everyone knew that Dylan was anything but weak

tching his chest as if he'd ju

n your mate turns out to be

a mate. Fury flared in her eyes as she took a step closer, grabb

you?!" s

el, using her as a shield, his victory evi

o stop her from lunging at Dylan. Then, with a swift jab to Dylan's ribs,

l accusation. Hazel didn't bother responding-she simply shot him

began rounding everyone up, signaling that it was time to leave. The goodbye

poken weight settling over them. A slow, creeping unease coiled in Hazel's che

me rest," Albert murmured as he approached her,

the Moon Pack-where Alpha Ethan awaited? So much had been said about him, too much to ignore. And for t

t across from them. A brief exchange of glances passed between them before th

rth and pine. Hazel's gaze remained fixed on the endless stretch of tree

l?" Olivia's hesitant voice

urmured, resting her head against the

e, unsettling mix of anticipation and fear-wrapp

journey toward the Moon Pack-where the rules were diffe