Chapter 38

• In frustration, he instructed Ruben to take her home before evening and advised her to lock herself inside her room. As the evening descended, Ruben dropped Hazel off at her home, a sense of unease lingering in the air. He sternly cautioned her, "Hazel, be careful."
• "I will, Ruben. I'll lock myself inside my room," Hazel assured, though her heart raced with fear and anticipation. Once inside, Hazel found herself unintentionally scanning the surroundings for Wyatt. The approaching full moon added an extra layer of anxiety, and despite everything, she longed for his presence, yearning for reassurance that he would be there for her.
• With a rapidly beating heart, Hazel hastened through her dinner, locking herself securely in her room. Meanwhile, Wyatt returned home, his keen senses catching the faint sound of her anklet and the melody of her favorite song. A gentle smile spread across Wyatt's lips as his palm rested on Hazel's door, yearning for her touch to let him know she was there. He lingered for a prolonged moment, contemplating whether to disturb her or let her be in her comfort.