Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Giving Thanks

The brothers stiffened simultaneously.

“Hazel, I don’t think that’s wise,” Lucas said carefully.

“You’re still recovering,” Liam added.

“And he’s locked up for good reason,” Levi pointed out.

I looked at each of them in turn. “I want to see Leo. Right now.”

“Hazel—” Lucas began.

“I need to understand what’s happening,” I insisted. “Don’t you want to know too?”

The triplets exchanged glances again, having one of their silent conversations.

“She has a point,” Liam admitted reluctantly.

“I don’t like it,” Levi grumbled.

Lucas sighed deeply. “If we agree to this, you stay in bed. We’ll bring Leo up to the infirmary under guard.”

Hope blossomed in my chest. “So you’ll do it?”

“We want answers as much as you do,” Lucas said firmly. “But the moment anything seems off, he goes straight back to the cells. Understood?”

I nodded quickly. “Thank you.”

“Don’t thank us yet,” Levi muttered. “This could be a terrible idea.”

“I’ll go make the arrangements,” Lucas said, standing. “Liam, stay with Hazel. Levi, find Matilda and bring her back here.”

As Lucas and Levi left the room, Liam squeezed my hand gently. “Are you sure about this, Hazel? Leo isn’t exactly trustworthy.”

his concerned gaze. “I need to face him, Liam.

be right here with

as I squeezed his

I said. “Thank you. For

to me on the bed. “Only that?” he asked,

finding me,” I said, leaning in a little closer

eyes darkened slightly as they dropped to my lips. “I would have torn the world apart to find you,

The sincerity in his voice

deserve you,” I whispered.

“No, we’re the ones who don’t

lips, silencing him.

my finger before gently taking my hand and kissing the palm.

my lips against his. Liam froze for a split second before responding, his lips moving gently against mine. The kiss was tender,

the wolf in him close to the surface. He took a deep

murmured, his voice rougher

pitch in his pants. Grinning, I touched

up to you when I’m

make promises like that when I’m

and he smiled, the tension easing. His thumb

much happened while I was gone,” I said after a

brightened. “Well, for starters,

in surprise. “My

explained. “He arrived shortly

caught in my throat. “I have family?

but with a soft spot for you. He nearly tore

of me at the mental image of someone standing up to Alpha Henry.

chuckled. “Anyway, he’s staying with us for as long as he

I whispered, tears stinging my eyes.

“He’s been telling us stories about

knew them

else did I miss?” I asked, trying

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