Chapter 58

Hazel's POV

"Why do you look surprised, Hazel?" Meaidan inquired. She was sober now.

I shook my head. "Nothing. I just didn’t think it would be Taiban. I mean, the story’s quite unexpected."

"Personally, I think it’s romantic."

"Well, we can’t argue with love, can we?"

"I’m happy you also see it that way. I love him, you see. And he loves me too."

"I can see that."

What was wrong with her all of a sudden? Was this some kind of breakdown or what? I watched with open curiosity, and then she acted normal again. She cleared her throat.

"It’s my turn." Her tone took on a surprising level of sobriety.

I nodded, encouraging her to go on with her question.

"Why do you think the Alpha didn’t kill you?"

I know they had all expected me to be given the death sentence immediately, and frankly, I kind of got used to the idea that humans were hated and ruthlessly killed. I wasn’t surprised, either, about the fact th