First Breath of Freedom

Hazel's Pov:

Silas's deep baritone voice had cut through the quiet air of the manor kitchen, effectively freezing the blood in my veins. Rebutting his cold, towering presence was a death wish I had no intention of pursuing. Yet, instead of issuing a brutal punishment for my desire to step outside his designated walls, the Lycan King had simply imposed a rigid directive. I was granted permission t