Chapter 59: Growing Closer
(Hazel's POV)
"So," I said, resting my chin on my hand and watching Aurora as she carefully organized ceremonial items on the table in front of her. I could feel the tension from her even before speaking. "How's the grand arrangement with Marcus going? You guys keeping it professional or are you secretly sneaking midnight strolls through the moonlit woods?"
She jumped, nearly knocking over the moon-blessed crystal she was aligning. Her silver-white hair fell over her shoulders as she turned, her violet eyes wide with embarrassment.
"Hazel, it’s nothing like that," she stammered, her hands fumbling to steady the crystal. "We’re following proper pack protocol. That’s all."
I couldn’t help grinning. Her reaction was golden. "Sure, sure. ‘Proper protocol.’
