Jasmine was in her room reading a novel Nicolai got for her when a knock on her door interrupted her."Jasmine." She heard Nicolai's voice and instantly permitted him to come in.When Nicolai walked in, she dropped her novel and made to stand up from her bed, but he stopped her."You don't have to get up, it's fine." He said to her. "How are you and the baby? Do you need anything?" He asked, going to stand beside her bed."We're fine, and I don't need anything." Jasmine replied with a smile."What about food? Aren't you hungry?" He asked. Jasmine shook her head. "It hasn't been long I ate, so I'm not hungry." "Alright, just let me know if you need anything." "I will. Thank you.'' The reason he came to see her was to talk to her about going to see a psychiatrist, but he didn't even know how to tell her. He fears she might get upset, and refuse to go see one."Nicolai?" Jasmine called, jolting him out of his thoughts."Yes.""Are you okay? You look worried." She said, her concern ev
"What do you want?" Jasmine asked.Cruella smiled at her, then she slowly approached her bed, and when she got there, she roughly pushed Jasmine's leg away and took a seat on her bed.Jasmine wanted to say something, but she let it slide.Cruella's eyes went to the little bump on Jasmine's tummy. "How could I have missed this the first time? You're not only a rejected mate, but also pregnant." She closed her eyes and focused on listening to the heartbeat of the baby. When she reopened her eyes, she smiled mischievously. "I hear three heartbeats. One is yours, and the other two belongs to the babies in your tummy." She looked at Jasmine."What?" Jasmine asked. Confusion was written all over her face."Why do you look confused? Didn't you know you're having twins?" Cruella asked.Jasmine placed her hand on her tummy. She couldn't help but wonder why the ultrasound didn't pick this up. I'm having twins?" She said in shock. She thought she was only having a baby, but now she's found out t
Nicolai has just closed from work and was on his way home when Jasmine crossed his mind. He remembered that she hasn't got much clothes and thought to get her some, so he swiftly turned his car around, heading for the clothing shop. Even though this is a bit embarrassing to him, he wanted to do this for her.Nicolai soon arrived at the clothing shop, he parked his car outside and got out. He inhaled and exhaled deeply before walking to the shop."Nic!" He heard him name and sharply turned around to see Cruella.Cruella smiled when he looked at her, then she ran to him and linked her hand to his. "I didn't expect to see you here. What brings you here Nic?" She asked with a bright smile plastered on her lips.If Cruella hadn't been his childhood friend and someone he was comfortable with, Nicolai won't hesitate to push her away because he always feels irritated when other women come close to him. Although he doesn't feel that way with Jasmine, and as for Cruella, he's only tolerating he
''What do you mean she's missing?" Nicolai demanded, his voice laced with concern. "How can she be missing?"The maid, out of breath, hurried to stand before him. "Alpha, I'm so sorry. I checked on her as you instructed, but she didn't respond to my knock. When I entered her room, she was gone."Nicolai's eyes narrowed. "What did you do next?""We searched everywhere, but she's nowhere to be found," the maid replied, her voice trembling. "That's when we called the beta.""Don't worry, Nic. We'll find her. I've sent some guards to go search for her. I would have gone with them, but I wanted to wait until you returned so I could tell you what happened.""I don't understand. Why would she want to leave? If she was having any issues she could have just talked to me about it. I just don't understand why she would want to leave." Nicolai ran his hand through his hair in frustration. He was so worried about Jasmine and her safety."Was she having any troubles? Did anyone do anything to her w
When they returned to the pack, two maids hurriedly came to help Jasmine get off Nicolai's back and took her back to her room, then another placed a new pair of clothes in Nicolai's mouth. He went to a secluded place to transform and put on the new clothes. When Nicolai was done, he hurriedly went to Jasmine's room first. He knocked on her door and waited until she permitted him to come in before he went in.Nicolai met the maids tending to her, for a while he said nothing, he could only stare at her, and Jasmine looked at him apologetically. She wanted to say something, but he stopped her by raising his hand up. "I'll come back once you're ready." He said. "Make sure to take good care of her. Feed her and keep a close eye on her. Inform me once she's all done." He said to the maids. "And if she leaves this pack while she's in your care, I promise you two that I will have both your head's served on a silver platter, and that will be after the punishment I'll give to you two." He thre
Samantha was still in Jasmine's room when Nicolai walked in."Leave us.'' He ordered, and she wasted no time in scurrying out of the room.After Samantha left, Nicolai looked at Jasmine for a while before turning his back to her. He was so mad at her, and is literally trying his bed to keep his anger in check. "Do you realize how dangerous it was for you to just leave the pack like that?" He asked, his back still turned to her.Jasmine swallowed the lump in her throat, she could tell he was very much angry with her from the tone of his voice. "I'm sorry." She replied, her voice almost a whisper."Why did you do that? Why did you leave?" Nicolai asked, turning to face her once more. "Were you having any issues here? Did someone say or do anything to you?" Jasmine shook her head in response to his question."Then why did you leave, Jasmine? Why did you have to make me so worried about you? Do you even realize the kind of danger you put yourself in? You not only risked your life but the
Nicolai and Jasmine were still having a conversation when a knock interrupted them."I'll get it." Nicolai said and stood up before Jasmine could.He went to open the door and saw Kent standing outside, looking so stressed. "I see you're already with her." He said, trying to peek into Jasmine's room. "How's she?""She's alright." "Did she say anything about why she ran away in the first place?" He asked."I don't know, she just said she didn't want to be a burden to me. I don't fully get why she would think that, but I didn't want to stress her out even further, so I didn't press much, but be rest assured that this won't happen again." He replied, then he turned to look at Jasmine who was staring at him innocently. He could clearly tell that she must be wondering who he was talking to."It's Kent, he came to check up on you." He opened the door a little bit more and moved aside, now making Kent visible."Mind if I come in?" Kent asked, and she nods her head. "Thanks." He said as he w
Cruella walked up to Jasmine, stared at her for a while before roughly grabbing her hair.Jasmine instantly screamed in pain, she held Cruella's hand and tried pulling her hand from her hair, but Cruella was holding her hair so tight and her strength couldn't even match hers."Please, please let go." She cried."You sneaky witch!" Cruella cursed, her blood boiling with rage. "Didn't I say I didn't want to see you here? Didn't I ask you to leave Nicolai and this pack huh?" She pulled her hair even tighter, causing Jasmine to cry out even more."You must not be that terrified of your ex mate huh. If you want to be with him that badly then I'll help you get what you want!" She finally let go of Jasmine's hair.Jasmine's scalp was literally burning, she touched the part Cruella held, thankful that she didn't pull her hair out of her head. She tried rubbing it, but that only made the pain worse, so she had to stop. She looked at Cruella, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I swear I did what
Stephan sat in his office, the amber liquid in his glass swirling as he took a slow sip. The quiet atmosphere was disrupted by a firm knock at the door. He sighed, placing the bottle aside."Come in." He said, his voice carrying a hint of exhaustion.The door creaked open, revealing Jasmine."Jasmine?" Stephan's eyes widened in surprise. He immediately stood and met her halfway, concern flickering across his face. "How did you find me? I didn't expect to see you. Is everything alright?"Jasmine squared her shoulders, determination evident in her stance. "We need to talk, Stephan. I have this unsettling feeling that there's more to what you told me. I deserve to know everything—the truth about who I am and what my life was like before the accident. No more secrets."Stephan furrowed his brow. "I don't understand. What's wrong? And why do you think I'm keeping things from you?"She inhaled deeply before speaking. "Who is Alpha Nicolai?"Stephan's pupils dilated slightly, the name trigge
"How long will you continue like this, Nick?" Kent asked, obviously annoyed. "You've turned other neighboring packs upside down in your search for Jasmine. You've ruined so many packs even though you know she isn't there. You've caused a lot of damage to those innocent people, and you're not willing to stop.""I already told you, Kent. I'm not taking any chances. I won't stop until Jasmine is found." Nicolai replied, not taking his eyes off his laptop."It's been six months, Nick. Six good months!""And that's what makes this even more frustrating. She's been missing for six months! Do you expect me to just fold my hands and do nothing?" Nicolai replied, angrily closing his laptop. "I know she's out there and I can feel it right here." He placed a finger on his heart. "I won't stop looking until she's found.""Nick—""That's all, Kent. You should leave now, do not make me do something I'm going to regret." Kent held his gaze for a moment, seeing that Nicolai was beyond reasoning, he
A few days later...Stephan has just brought Jasmine home. As she stepped out of the car, she stared at the mansion in front of her in awe."Amazing, right?" Stephan asked when he went to her."Yes." Jasmine smiled. "It's beautiful.""I'm glad you like it because this is your home as well.""And everyone here is—""A werewolf? Yes. But like I told you before, we've got the omegas too.""I remember, those without a wolf." Jasmine repeated the words he'd told her before."Yes, and most of the helpers here are omegas. Come on, I'll show you to your room.'' He took her hand and led her inside.Laura was already waiting for them inside, she wasn't at all pleased to see Jasmine, and her facial expression says it all. She glared hatefully at Jasmine, and it made Jasmine wonder what she might have done to her."This is Laura, a friend of mine who lives here with us." Stephan introduced.Laura scoffed loudly, she eyed Jasmine, hissed and left in anger."I don't think she likes me." Jasmine sta
Three days later....The doctor was busy examining Cruella when Nicolai walked into the room. Cruella's face instantly lit up when she saw him."How's she?" He asked the doctor."She's fine now, Alpha. Her body has healed, but she still needs to get enough rest and take better care of herself." The doctor replied, and Nicolai nodded in understanding.Soon, the doctor left, and when they were finally alone, Nicolai immediately asked Cruella about the poisoning. "Any idea on who might have poisoned you? I've asked the staff and no one seems to know anything.""I don't know, Nick." Cruella replied, her expression sad. "It could have been anyone, after all not all of them like me, and you don't expect whoever did it to simply admit the truth. But it's okay, I'm better now so that's all that matters." She managed to smile. "And you don't have to worry, I'll just stay in the hospital for a while then I'll come get my things and go home."Nicolai heaved a deep breath. "You don't have to do t
A MONTH LATER...Nicolai burst into the hospital, Cruella unconscious in his arms. Nurses rushed to assist, transferring her to a stretcher and wheeling her into the ER. Nicolai followed closely behind, anxiously waiting outside until the doctor arrived."Alpha." The doctor greeted. "What's going on?""I don't know." Nicolai replied. "The maids found her unconscious in her room. I have no idea what happened."The doctor nodded. "I'll examine her and do my best to ensure she's okay."Nicolai waited for over an hour before the doctor emerged from the ER. "How is she?" He asked, standing up from his chair."She's out of danger." The doctor replied, and Nicolai exhaled in relief."Alpha, we found the cause." The doctor continued. "She was poisoned with Wolfsbane. It's fortunate you brought her here in time. We were able to flush it out, but she'll be unconscious for a few days as her body heals."Nicolai's expression darkened. "Poisoned? I...I don't know how that could have happened. She
"So, any news on Stephan?" Nicolai asked as he and Kent entered the company."Nothing yet." Kent replied. "The spies are on him 24/7, and they haven't found anything unusual. Everything seems normal, and I'm starting to think maybe he's telling the truth. I don't think he has Jasmine."Nicolai stopped walking, turning to face Kent. "Then who do you think would have her? Who else is there to suspect except Stephan? She couldn't have disappeared just like that. She would never leave us."Nicolai's frustration was palpable, his voice laced with concern. Kent shook his head. "I don't know, Nick. But if Jasmine is out there somewhere, we can only hope and pray to the goddess that she'll find her way back to us in one piece."Nicolai scoffed, his determination evident. "Sounds like you're starting to lose hope, Kent. I'm not giving up on Jasmine. I want you to keep searching, use every means possible to look for her. I'm not giving up until I find her."Kent nodded. "I'll do as you wish."A
"Alpha, Nicolai. Welcome." Stephan greeted, his lips curled into a fake smile.Nicolai's expression remained neutral as he spoke. "My men will begin the search now, and I hope you won't interfere with our efforts in any way."Stephan raised his hands in a gesture of surrender. "Be my guest. Like I said before, I have nothing to hide.""Well, if that's the case, I trust you won't mind us searching your home as well." Nicolai added, his eyes narrowing slightly.Stephan's smile never wavered. "Not at all."Nicolai turned to Kent, who stood behind him, and gave him a nod. Kent took the cue and yelled out to the men, "Let's move it!" The search began, with Nicolai joining in, frantically searching for Jasmine.Stephan remained calm and collected, his smile of victory still plastered on his face. The search continued for hours, but they couldn't find Jasmine anywhere in the pack. Nicolai's frustration grew, and he was on the verge of losing his mind."Where is she, Kent? Where is she?" He y
Kent called out as he entered the hallway, spotting Cruella ascending the stairs. "Cruella."She turned, her expression puzzled. "Kent?"Kent hastened to meet her, his footsteps echoing off the walls. "We both know we don't see eye-to-eye, so I'll get straight to the point."Cruella folded her arms across her chest, her eyes narrowing slightly as she waited for him to continue."Have you heard from Scott?" Kent asked, his tone urgent. "I know you two are close, so you must know something about him – maybe where he is?"A hint of sarcasm crept into Cruella's voice. "Having trouble in your relationship?"Kent's patience wore thin. "Just answer the question, Cruella."Cruella rolled her eyes. "No, I haven't heard from Scott, and I don't know where he is. I've been trying to reach him, but he's not responding. What's going on? Where is he?"Kent's shoulders slumped, his hopes of finding Scott's whereabouts dashed. "I don't know where he is. He left without a word, and I've been trying to
Stephan and his guards stood outside his home, waiting for Nicolai's arrival. As Nicolai's car came into view, Stephan took a deep, calming breath and steeled himself for the encounter.Kent chuckled. "Looks like he's heavily guarded. Should I call this fear?"Nicolai's expression remained grim. "He'd better be afraid. If I find out he's holding Jasmine captive, nothing will stop me from killing him – not even his guards."As Nicolai stepped out of the car, Stephan approached him, a fake smile plastered on his face. "Alpha Nicolai. I wasn't expecting you. To what do I owe this pleasure?"Nicolai's cold, dangerous gaze cut through Stephan's facade. "Spare me the small talk. I'm here for one reason; Jasmine. I know you're holding her captive, and I'm giving you a choice; let her go, or face the consequences."Stephan's expression transformed into one of genuine confusion. "Jasmine? Why would I be holding her? Isn't she supposed to be with you?"Nicolai's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing