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.”

“I need to face him, Liam. I need to know what’s real and

be right here with

as I squeezed

“Thank you. For

little closer to me on the bed. “Only that?” he asked, wiggling his eyebrows a little

leaning in a

“I would have

sincerity in his voice made my chest

deserve you,” I whispered. “Any

firmly. “No, we’re the ones who don’t deserve you.

his lips, silencing him.

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

the smile that spread across my face. Feeling bold, I leaned forward and pressed my lips against his. Liam froze for a

we pulled apart, his eyes were dark with desire, the wolf in him close to the

stop,” he murmured, his voice rougher

tent that was starting to pitch in his pants.

up to you when I’m better,” I

groan escaped him. “Don’t make promises like that when

smiled, the tension easing. His thumb

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

brightened. “Well, for

in

your mother’s father,” Liam explained. “He arrived shortly after

family? All this time, I thought I was

“He’s quite a character—tough as nails but with a soft spot for you. He nearly tore Dad apart when he found

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

“Anyway, he’s staying with us for as long as he wants. He’s eager to meet you properly once you’re feeling

whispered, tears stinging my eyes. “I have a

a tear that escaped. “He’s been telling us stories about your mother. You

actually knew them was overwhelming.

else did I miss?” I asked, trying

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