Jasper. I watched Linda for a while, and she looked extremely nervous. My facial expression must have said it all. I wasn't pleased with her suggestions. "Did I ask you for sexual advice?" I asked her, and she shook her head. "Did I complain to you about my sexual desires and needs?" I asked her, and she shook her head. "Did I imply that I wasn't satiated and satisfied?" She shook her head. "Did I request that I need young women to warm my bed?" I said to her, and she became scared. "Ruby and I have come a long way, Linda. I am speaking to you like this out of respect. Would your girls have happily warmed my bed to keep me centred when I was a nobody working as a carpenter and living in the outskirts of town, nameless, packless and broke?" I asked, and she couldn't answer my question. "When I got together with my mate, she accepted me and loved me regardless. I was content with that life. I did all of this for her and my children. Don't you think I will be hurting myself by hurt

Jasper. Randolph and Racheal arrived before us, and I couldn't wait for the six of us to get together and catch up on events. As soon as we arrived at the Alpha house, I carried Ruby straight to our bedroom. Ruby and I were happy to be away from Brooksbridge and all their problems. "All those admirers," Ruby said, teasing me, and I smiled. "You should see the way the men were staring at you," I said to her, and she giggled. I loved it when she smiled. Ruby's joy is always a reminder that I kept the promise I made to myself, that I would not make her regret falling in love with me. I reached for her while she laughed and kissed her sweetly, then rested my head against hers. "I love you, Ru, and I will always show you how much," I said, and she kissed me in response. The way she came to me in the office the night before still lingered in my mind, and things like that reminded me just how much we are a match. I intertwined my fingers with hers and pinned her to the bed. Leon wanted to

Jasper. I needed peace. This was just too damned much! Why are all these happening now? I was enraged, and Leon was pissed off, so I let him take control. I had so much bottled-up anger and frustration these past few weeks; Brooksbridge's bullshit laws and the fact that I constantly have to dominate them. Add to that the whole Pavel issue and the council's refusal to look into the laws until enough signatures are collected was highly infuriating. I went to Derbyshire to escape, and then this. A freaking full breed. I would just give him the pack if he wanted it, but the law would not allow it. Every time I wanted to do something, the council (and the law) would be there to antagonize me. I am mad! I need to dominate and kill something, anything! Leon and I needed to be wild. The moment we entered the woods, Leon lost it. He was angry and scared, and we knew that if we lingered in the house, we might attack our friends and family. I also wanted to try Brian's method of release. I was

Jasper. I woke up with Ruby in my arms, and I could not believe my luck. I remembered what had occurred, and my heart broke. I could not believe Leon would dominate Kira like that. It was heart-wrenching, and yet, here was Ruby snuggled in my arms, and I could feel her joy and gratitude. She was afraid she had lost me. It wasn't easy being mated to an Ace wolf. What transpired between us made me realize the dangers. I almost killed my mate. I did not even recognize her for a while. My mind tried to remind me of her. I dreamt of our first meeting, but the rage was too much for it to make sense. The hunt had worsened the situation instead of making it better. I had a mate and friends that kept me centred. Brian didn't have the things I had. It was stupid of me to take advice from him. He might feel it is working for him, and it might, but hunting wasn't for me. Snuggling into bed with my mate and making love to her was good for me. Spending time with my friends and family was good for

Jasper. I woke up that morning glad to be home. I knew how blessed I was when I saw the party my friends organised for me. I thought I would have to apologise and walk on eggshells for a bit, but that wasn't the case. I was blessed. Cindy had told me Ruby scolded them, and I believed her. It was something my mate could do. I knew I could do no wrong in Ruby's eyes. That was how deep her love was. That was also why I knew I had to do everything possible to ensure I did not let her down. When we went to town, I was surprised to see how the poor people of the pack lived. The demarcation between the rich and the poor was too broad, and I wondered what Murray was doing. His family had ruled the pack for years, and he never deemed it necessary to solve the issues. Ruby was compassionate, so I delegated the task to her. I knew she would find ways to improve their living standard. When we returned to the Alpha house, I let Ruby shower while I went to make some phone calls. Throughout my o