Third POV
“I don’t think we handled that well,” Liam admitted, running a hand through his dark hair. “She seemed really upset.”
Lucas led the way back to the packhouse as the festival music faded into the background. They were careful to walk a little slower to give Hazel the space she requested and to discuss what just happened.
Levi kicked a stone along the path, sulking. “She overreacted. Callum was too close to her.”
“No, she didn’t,” Lucas countered firmly. “Think about it. Hazel hasn’t had normal relationships her entire life. Her only experience with male attention has been our bullying and then suddenly finding out we’re her mates. She’s more sensitive to threats because of it.”
“We weren’t even flirting with those girls,” Liam protested. “Bethany just came over asking if we’d seen you, Lucas. Then Olivia and Amber spotted us and decided to join in.”
“Yeah, we were just catching up,” Levi added.
Lucas sighed. “Were they flirting with you?”
