Chapter 126

HAZEL

Breathing fresh fall air and looking at everything slowly dying around me was the only thing that calmed me down and allowed me a moment to think.

The chilly breeze swept across my arms and cooled my skin. It was a welcome change from the constant heat that continuously consumed my senses whether it be a burning desire for Darian’s closeness or the anger he so easily invoked in me.

After hearing that Nora wouldn’t be working at the palace anymore I just needed to be alone. Darian tried to stop me but the man from his meeting intercepted his path and reminded him that a contract had to be signed today, he had to finish his meeting and I left without looking back.

Maybe I hadn’t been the nicest person to her over the months we’d known each other but it hit me like a brick in the face that she wasn’t just my friend—she was my only friend.

It was quiet and peaceful at night except for a few Guards that patrolled around the palace. It gave me ample tim