"No, of course not, Aunt Sophia," Naya intervened, her voice warm and welcoming. "It's just a surprise to see you here. We didn't know you were coming."

Lady Sophia's gaze never left Hazel's face, her smile growing wider. "I wanted to surprise you, my dear cousins. And I have a special gift for you, two."

Sophia's face went to Hazel's worried face

“And who is..”

“This is Hazel...Noah’s Mate” Naya replied

“You found your mate already..and you didn’t inform me” Sophia shouted happily before hugging Hazel happily

Hazel's instincts screamed louder, her mind racing with worst-case scenarios. She didn't trust this woman, no matter how much Maya and Naya seemed...