chapter 8

JASMINE'S STAR

I was hated everywhere I stepped my feet. It was as though I was the problem of the pack, which I feel I was. Derrick had to be in a meeting with his council every single day. He kept to his words of me staying. I felt bad for him and I wanted to help.

His title was threatened. The pack at some point protested, asking him to take another mate. I was called a curse, I was called a bad egg. Thinking of how much he had to hold up for me made me wish he was a minute late during the execution. Don't blame me for thinking that way, I couldn't bear to see him worried because I lived.

I took a stroll to the balcony and saw him seated silently. I didn't know what to say, I decided to turn around and walk away.

"Stay" He uttered in a low tone.

"I cannot help you with whatever is bothering you"

"I just need a massage on my shoulders. That's the only way you can help me." He smiled.

I gladly knelt beside him, and slowly brushed my hand through his shoulders softly. My eyes was alre