HAZEL I hadn’t expected my mother’s outburst when I told her that neither I nor Balto could stand the girl. We wanted out, and we finally saw a way out. With a satisfied smile, I had gone home to tell Mum that the girl was not meant for us, but she didn’t like that, so she nagged about disobeying her. “You mean she expects us to date her? She’s more of a doll that can be easily manipulated, and she’s definitely not fit to be my mate.” Balto growled in my head. “She is also unsuitable to be my Luna. If I were to have a mate, I would prefer a fierce and strong woman over a weakling like her. I’m not going to have anything to do with her.” I answered him. I wanted Balto to know I was on his side. I wasn’t going to give in to Mum’s desire for someone to rule alongside me. “We need a way