Chapter 240:Whispers and Warnings

(Scarlett's POV) "Speaking of which," I said, stirring my tea thoughtfully as I looked at Hazel across the table. Her situation reminded me eerily of experiences I'd once faced. Hazel had been just five years old when her father died saving Connor Reynolds's father during a territory dispute. The Reynolds Pack took her in afterward, but her welcome had been far from warm. Connor's mother, Luna Reynolds, had made it painfully clear that the orphaned she-wolf was merely a burden they'd accepted out of obligation. Only Connor and his father had truly protected her from the pack's disdain. After the elder Alpha Reynolds passed away, Connor became her sole defender. Anyone with eyes could see how deeply he cherished her – his wolf practically radiated protectiveness whenever she was nearby. "I really can't believe Connor doesn't feel something deeper for you," I said gently. "What's happening between you two?" Hazel's expression immediately stiffened, her fingers tightening around her