Evander waited tensely for Hazel's answer. He couldn't see Noah's condition for himself, as Elena was watching Hazel from the other side of the parking lot. "Hazel?" Evander asked impatiently. "I can't talk right now. I'll call you later." Evander's eyes widened as Hazel ended the call. He could only let out a frustrated sigh, trying to contain the overwhelming unease churning inside him. He glanced toward Hazel, who was standing with Alice and Dom. His anxiety spiked when he saw Elena walking in their direction. Caught between confusion and panic, Evander didn't know what to do. The only thing he could think of was to call Hazel again and urge her to get away and avoid Elena. "Hurry, get out of there!" Evander hissed into the phone. Hazel didn't ask questions. She quickly excused he

