Chapter 42

The sound of the slap echoed through the room, and everyone froze in shock. Danika's eyes widened in outrage, her hand flying to her cheek as she spun back around to face Hazel.

"You dare to strike me?" Danika's voice was venomous, her Wolf snarling beneath the surface.

Hazel stood her ground, her eyes blazing with a fierce intensity. "You deserved it, Danika. You've been pushing boundaries and disrespecting us for far too long."

Noah's eyes flashed with pride and admiration for Hazel's bravery, while Naya and Maya stood firmly beside her, their faces set in determined lines.

Danika's face twisted in a snarl, her Wolf growling menacingly. "You'll pay for that, Hazel. Oh, you'll pay dearly."

The room seemed to hold its breath, waiting for the storm to unleash. But before things could escalate further, Noah stepped forward, his voice firm and authoritative.

"Enough, Danika. Leave. Now."

Danika's eyes flashed with anger, but she seemed to realize that