"Veins of Fire: The Hidden Queen"
Chapter 4: The Queen in Shadows
The nights in the Smith mansion were quiet, but not silent. Beneath the grand halls and glittering chandeliers, a secret world stirred. Hazel’s father, Darvid Smith, had always known his daughter was different. While Sira thrived in attention, Hazel thrived in silence — in control.
At just sixteen, when most girls dreamt of dresses and dances, Hazel trained with knives and guns .
In the underground training hall of the Smith estate, her calm voice echoed:
“Again.”
The sound of her blade slicing through the air was sharp, precise. Sweat trickled down her temple, but her expression never faltered. She had mastered martial arts, sword fighting, marksmanship — every weapon became an extension of her body.
Darvid Smith (father of hazel)
“Hazel…”voice carried pride, though it was quiet, measured
Darvid Smith (father of hazel)
“You learn faster than anyone I’ve ever seen. One day, you will surpass even me.”
Her dark eyes lifted, calm but firm.
Hazel Smith (FL)
“I don’t want to surpass anyone. I just want to protect what’s mine.”
Darvid Smith (father of hazel)
lips curved into a rare smile_“And that, my daughter, is why you will lead. A true leader doesn’t crave power — she carries it.”
While the world saw Hazel as the quiet, overlooked Smith daughter, the underworld whispered her name like a secret prophecy — The Hidden Queen.
But upstairs, Sira had other battles of her own. She stood in front of her mirror, adjusting her hair for the third time, rehearsing smiles. She had overheard Steven talking to his friends that day — and once again, his compliments had been for Hazel.
Sira Smith (Fl adoptive step sis)
Hazel this. Hazel that. Always Hazel.
Sira Smith (Fl adoptive step sis)
her fists clenched. “No, Steven. You’ll be mine. I’ll make sure of it.”
That evening, during dinner, Steven sat beside Hazel, asking about her studies. Hazel’s replies were short, polite, her smile faint. Steven’s eyes, however, shone with admiration.
Sira Smith (Fl adoptive step sis)
Sira's jaw tightened. She dropped her fork loudly on the table.
Sira Smith (Fl adoptive step sis)
Forcing a laugh she said ,“Steven, I heard the girls are planning a beach trip this weekend. You’ll come with me, right?” Her voice was sweet but edged with desperation
Steven Hudson (ML & FL bff)
he looked confused and said “Uh… I’ll see. I actually thought Hazel might like to come—”
Sira Smith (Fl adoptive step sis)
smile froze, her heart filling with venom.
And across the room, David silently sipped his wine 🍷, his eyes locked on Hazel’s calm expression. She didn’t notice him… but he noticed everything.
She doesn’t even realize how dangerous her silence is
David Hudson (Ml)
He thought coldly. One day, Hazel Smith… I’ll make you break it for me.
That night, as the mansion lights dimmed, two sisters lay awake in different rooms — one dreaming of power in shadows 🌑, the other dreaming of love she’d do anything to steal 🔥.
And somewhere in between, two men — one light ☀️, one darkness — were already being drawn into Hazel’s orbit.
Comments
Giuliana Antonella Gonzalez Abad
I'm already having withdrawals, Author. I need the next chapter now.
2025-08-21
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