Chapter 133

HAZEL

Nora and I walked around outside the castle for a while—circle after circle, and I could feel the eyes of several Guards on us the entire time. She told me about her parents, her life of abuse and neglect after they died, and how she came to care for the pups in the pack like she was their mother. It was, unfortunately quite common for rogues to perish quicker than a pack-bound wolf. Some were killed hunting for food and getting caught by warriors of other packs, while others were killed internally by the leader of said rogue pack.

It was horrific and sad but a part of their everyday life. Many pups lost their parents at a young age. Most fatalities happened during fights when the rogues tried to take over other territories.

I asked her questions about her pack and the members to try and get a clear picture but it sounded chaotic. There was no real leadership and they lived for the day rather than planning for tomorrow.

“It’s good they’re here then, rig