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.

and the roads are blocked for some reason. But I’m close; please wait for me,” Chloe

here, waiting,” Hazel said before

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Chloe will be here soon,” she

two children as they proceeded towards the checkout point to collect their luggage. With a practiced efficiency,

are two boxes left,” Hazel explained to the

the plane. Can you recognize them? Come

After a moment’s contemplation, she decided

for me here,” she instructed her children, her voice carrying a hint

sternness.

turned to leave with

of onlookers. Murmurs and whispers spread through the crowd as they speculated about the arrival of an important figure

at the commotion before

grand entrance. His mere presence demanded attention, exuding an unmistakable air of power. Dressed impeccably in a tailored suit, his ruggedly handsome features were accentuated by his cold and aloof demeanor. An aura

scent hit him like a bolt of lightning. He paused midway, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, and his underlings halted, puzzled

himself, a flicker of recognition in his eyes. His right–hand man,

Alpha?” Axel asked, concern etched on

nothing. Let’s go,” Ethan replied, shaking off the eerie familiarity of the scent and the unsettling feeling it had stirred within

at the grandeur of the bustling airport, her young eyes wide with wonder as she took in

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

I know,” she replied, playfully sticking her

sighed, her attention quickly

handed her a water bottle.

and took a few sips before rummaging through the bag in search of sweets. Her small fingers brushed

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spilling some to the floor.

pebble as it rolled away. “Daisy, come

little girl; she and Noah had found it on the beach and she had grown deeply attached

lost amidst the throng of people. As she chased the rolling pebble, hunched down and even

off the shoe. “Hey, mister, my rocky is under your shoe,” she implored,

who was bothering his left leg, his expression a mixture of confusion and surprise. He wasn’t prepared for this unexpected encounter. “Daisy! Don’t run off like that. Did you find Rocky?” Ethan asked, his tone gentle,

man’s foot,” Daisy replied, her eyes wide with

sister’s rock is under your leg. Do you mind?” Liam asked with

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