Chapter 4

Kaiden pov

I watch her as she sits there looking awful. The Jasmine I see now is nothing compared to the woman who left five months ago. She lost a significant amount of weight and looked like she cried all the time. She had huge bags under her eyes, and those gorgeous eyes were bloodshot.

"Are you hungry?"I ask, but get a nod no. I need her to eat. Her wolf won't let me in, my wolf says in my head. I'm blocked.

"I'm on a two week vacation from work. I was going to try to sleep." I watch her sip at her water, and I feel guilt hit. I did this. I caused her so much pain. I caused the shell of a werewolf that sat before me.

"You need food," I say, and her dull eyes move to meet mine. She looks vacant and lost. Her eyes are dull like she is dead, and I hate myself more.

"I throw up everything I try to eat," she admits, and the guilt blooms further. I'm the reason my mate looks close to death, and I will not forgive myself.

"I need you to come back to Fireside with me, Jasmine, your parents need you," I watch conflict fill her eyes, and I sit in front of her.

"I don't want to," she says softly.

"Your mom really needs you. I promise Cecilia is not with me, and I will announce to the pack your my mate, "she sighs.

"How bad is she?",her voice shakes.

"Our doctor put her in a medical coma, so she rests," she sniffles.

"I'm gonna lay down," she moves, but I quickly rush to lift her. I can feel the pain she has gone through in our bond.

"One more thing, I say stopping movements, I Kaiden Fire accept Jasmine Heart as my mate and Luna of Fireside pack. I don't accept your rejection. "I feel our mate bond snap into place and tingles run up my body. She starts to sob, and I gather her close, letting her cry.

My wolf howls at her tears and pain we both feel. By the time I lay her down, she is sleeping, and I curl around her little body, giving her my warmth.

"Grayson," I mind link, I got Jasmine, and I will bring her back in. few days, she is sick, "he sighs in our link.

"Should I inform her parents?"he asks.

"Yes, let them know I'm bringing her home. She will need to see Doctor Frank as soon as we cross the border. "I look at her and sigh.

"On it. I'm glad you found her ,Kaiden. Maybe you should mark her so she can't run away again. "I sigh as I cut our link and cover us up. I need to mark her because I can guarantee she will try to run once we get back. I know damn well Cecilia and her family will raise hell over me choosing Jasmine. They want the high-ranking title because it will make their lives easier. I know her family lives paycheck to paycheck and getting a high rank as a mate guarantees money. When Jasmine whimpers, I pull her little body on top of mine, and she relaxes in my arms.

Fuck she feels nice I think as I rub her back down to her hips. I hope someday in the future she can forgive me, but for now, I'm going to hold her.

Mark her my wolf orders.

A knock has me almost growling as I ease Jasmine off my body to go answer. The old lady is there with food and I smile big at her.

"Well, my heavens, aren't you a sight for these old eyes?" she giggles.

"Hi Mrs. Fern, I'm Kaiden. I'm Jasmine's fiancee",she gasps loud.

"Thank heaven you're here. I've been trying to feed that poor thing, but she can't keep much down. She is always working on her computer.

Is she dying?"I feel guilty as I nod no.

"No, just not taking care of herself much. I'm taking her back home in a few days, "I say, and she frowns sadly.

"I will miss her, but she needs someone to look out for her. Here, sweetheart, I made a lot. "She hands over the casserole.

"Thank you, ma'am we will enjoy it," she smiles as she leaves, and I text Grayson to look into Jasmine's neighbors, Mrs. Fern and who lives with her.

"Got the onfo you need, he texts back, Mrs Fern is widowed with no kids but a sister. She loves to bake and cook, "he added.

"Thanks, Gray. I may need some warriors to come here to help move stuff," I texted before locking up and checking on Jasmine. She is shivering, so I quickly crawl in and put her on top of me.

"Shhhh sweets, I got you," I murmur, covering her up and using my body to warm her.

Jasmine pov

I wake on a warm but hard surface and I am stunned. I actually slept. Cracking my eyes open, I see Kaiden under me, and I almost cry. He is very warm and muscular. I look around, and I'm on top of him. My breast smashed against his hard chest, and I felt so much embarrassment. I try to move but his arms tighten and I feel his cock go hard fast. He is huge.

"Kaiden",I say and his cock twitches making me blush.

"Shhh, sweets sleep some more," his voice is rough from sleep.

"Kaiden, I gotta pee. Please let go, "I beg, and his eyes open, and I hold in a gasp they are glowing. His eyes are glowing, and he purrs the sound, vibrating his chest. I just stare at him and don't notice we are moving. He got out of my bed holding me tight against him.

"I'm helping," he states as he walks into my bathroom. He puts me down. Before I can protest, my pants are down, and I gasps.

"Kaiden," I almost shriek, and he smirks.

"What happened to your knee?"He looked me over and saw my bruised up knee and leg.

"I fell a few days ago," I avert my eyes, and he kneels as he pushes me to sit on the toilet.

"Jasmine: I look at him, and his eyes hold worry.

"A werewolf isn't supposed to just fall over. Have you eaten at all in the five months you've been gone?"he growls out. I flinch, and his eyes soften.

"I tried you ass. Every time I ate, I threw up. I can't keep most food down. It is your fault, "my voice wobbles, and I burst into sobs.

"Baby please",he moves closer.

"Please get out, so I can pee," I sob pathetically.

"You're stuck with me, sweets. I'm going to bathe you, and after I'm making soup. I may have doctor Frank come check you out here",He says, and I sigh sadly.

This is so embarrassing, but I really got to pee, so I do with my face bright red. I wipe, and he lifts me up, heading to my bathtub.

"This so so embarrassing Kaiden I'm not a child I can bathe myself," I protest.

"I need to do this, Jasmine, so just bear with me. My wolf feels awful. We both hurt you the way we did stuff, and you left us. The only way I can get some peace is to take care of you like I should have months ago. "I go silent and just let him wash me.

His eyes hold guilt and sadness as he gently washes my hair and body. His huge hands are gentle as he washes me something I didn't think was possible for such a big guy.

"Kaiden," he looks up from my legs.

"What sweets?"he asks, looking at me.

"I'm cold," he smiles.