Chapter 14

The following day, Hazel and her children visited the hospital for one last check–up before their upcoming trip. Daisy was surprisingly lively and cooperative with the doctors, which provided some relief to Hazel’s anxieties. Hazel was given drugs, prescription and a note she was to give to the hospital Daisy would be transferred to.

The kids went to the wards bidding goodbye.

Daisy gave out sweets to her friends still at the hospital.

Afterward, they stopped by the kindergarten to bid proper farewells to Daisy’s friends and. teachers. Emotions ran high, but it was a necessary step in their journey.

Finally done with their errands, they passed by a small grocery store on the way home. Liam couldn’t resist the temptation, and he halted his steps, pulling Hazel’s hand backward. “Mommy, ice cream,” Liam demanded, his eyes pleading.

Hazel sighed with a fond smile, realizing that a small indulgence was in order. “Fine. Let’s get ice cream, and we’ll have takeout for dinner tonight.”

“Yay Ice cream!” Liam cheered. The kids hopped into the store excitedly.

All of their luggage had already been packed in anticipation of their relocation the next day. Hazel had also given away various belongings to their neighbors. With their house now practically empty, she couldn’t muster the energy to cook dinner. The family of three. entered the grocery store, selecting their favorite ice cream flavors and grabbing takeout for dinner.

Exiting the store, the kids eagerly indulged in their ice cream treats, laughter and joy filling, the air as they enjoyed this simple moment together as a family.

*****

The clock struck noon, and the city airport buzzed

with the constant arrival and departure of passengers. Hazel and her children disembarked from the airplane. Pausing briefly, she inhaled the air, flooded with nostalgia from her first departure five years ago as a hurt and ignored Luna. A sense of unease gnawed at her stomach as the memories rushed back.

“Mommy, are you okay?” an adorable voice broke through her reverie. She looked down to find two pairs of concerned eyes gazing up at her, their eyebrows furrowed with worry. “Yes, my loves. Mommy’s okay, I just got lost in thought for a moment,” Hazel reassured them with a forced smile.

“Well, shall we?” she asked, offering her arms to her children on either side of her. They took her hands, and together they entered the bustling airport building.

The airport’s chaotic atmosphere made Hazel anxious, fearing her children might get lost. Just then, her phone rang.

“Hey, mama,” Chloe greeted from the other end.

“Heyyy. Where are you?” Hazel inquired.

are blocked for some reason. But I’m close;

waiting,” Hazel

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will be here soon,” she

proceeded towards the checkout

are two boxes left,” Hazel explained to the baggage claim agent, her tone

be on the plane. Can you recognize them? Come this way,” the agent

airport. After a moment’s contemplation, she decided to move them and the luggage to a small, secluded

Wait for me here,” she instructed her children, her

sternness.

replied obediently. Hazel turned to

men in sleek black suits commanded the attention of onlookers. Murmurs and whispers spread

the commotion before refocusing on

air of power. Dressed impeccably in a tailored suit, his ruggedly handsome features were

through the crowd with quick, calculated strides, but suddenly, an unfamiliar scent hit him like a bolt of lightning. He paused midway, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, and his

flicker of recognition in his eyes.

something wrong, Alpha?” Axel asked, concern etched on his

go,” Ethan replied, shaking off the eerie familiarity of the scent and

airport, her young eyes wide with wonder as

all times. Mom said to look after each other,” Liam instructed his

I know,” she replied, playfully sticking

thirsty,” Daisy sighed, her attention quickly shifting to her parched

her a water bottle.

grabbed the water and took a few sips before rummaging through the bag in search of sweets.

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out mindlessly spilling some to the floor. Among them

pebble as it rolled away. “Daisy, come back!” Liam yelled, concerned, as he followed his

it

pebble, hunched down and even

shoe. “Hey, mister, my rocky is under your shoe,”

bothering his left leg, his expression a mixture of confusion and surprise. He wasn’t prepared for this unexpected encounter. “Daisy! Don’t

Daisy

under your leg.

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