Chapter 183

Aria’s POV The name hit me like a spark. My entire body tensed, and for a reason I couldn’t explain, my stomach twisted. Hazel. I was pretty sure I had never had that name before, yet, that name seemed to vibrate in my chest, like a bell was inside me. Knox noticed my reaction instantly. He stared at my face, and his sharp eyes narrowed. “What?” I blinked several times, trying to shake the strange feeling. “Nothing. I just…” I trailed off, with a frown. “The name. It feels… familiar. Like I’ve heard it before.” Jade stirred in the back of my mind, sounding unusually quiet. ‘I felt it too. We need to be cautious of this Hazel person.’ I nodded. Knox frowned. “Are you sure you two haven’t met before?” I shook my head firmly. “No, I don’t think we have. It’s just that… something about her name feels weird. That’s all.” He leaned closer, his eyes shining with concern. “When you see her, if there’s something about her that rubs you the wrong way, make sure you tell me.” I nodded quickly. “I