Jasper I could not believe the mess that my wolf, Leon, got me into. I knew he was lonely and wanted a mate but at what cost? Claiming Ruby the way he did was wrong. When I found out what happened, I was furious at myself for getting too drunk to control my wolf. Ruby was angry and bitter; I wasn't mad at her for lying against me. I deserved worse. I had ruined her life completely. She was daddy's little princess, and I had torn her away from her home, her family, her pack, and her friends and ruined her future. I hated myself for it. How will I ever redeem myself for what I did? I knew Ruby was hurting; I could feel every bit of it. We were now connected, after all. I did not know she was promised to anyone. Had I known, I wouldn't have gotten drunk with her. I don't do one night stands, but Ruby was exceptional. When I saw her number, I didn't hesitate to copy it to my phone. I called her to ask her if we could go out sometime. I was not expecting the reaction I got. I was sorry.

Ruby. Another Two Months Later. The living room became my favourite spot. I often watched television to catch up with what was going on in town. Racheal had started becoming hard to reach, and I figured that someone or some people had begun to replace me. It had been three weeks since we spoke, and she was still yet to return my call. I decided not to try her number again and give her space. As things were, I was holding on too tight. Our status had changed. I was a packless wolf mated to a rogue who lived on the outskirts of town and was poor. My dream of leaving the rogue town could not be realised because I couldn't get a job. I was hopeless. I had stopped fighting my situation and accepted it. Jasper's absence was bearable when I had Racheal to speak to on the phone, but now it was just me. I could not talk to Kira because all she wanted was Jasper, so I was by myself. I didn't blame her. He was an alpha, and he had claimed us. Alphas had that effect on other wolves. They did

Ruby I was grateful for our connection for the first time. I stole glances at Jasper when I felt he wasn't looking. His black wolf was huge. I was glad he didn't fight my father and brother. He would have killed them easily. His wolf was a superior breed. Randolph's wolf had nothing on him, yet he was a loner. Jasper could easily challenge any alpha and take over their pack, yet he chose to be alone. After what I had seen, I began to suspect he was packless out of choice and not circumstances. " Jasper," I said, and he looked at me with his brown eyes. I could see the worry in them. I knew he was bracing himself up for me to say something hurtful, but I wasn't going to do that. I was just curious. "What is your last name?" I asked him and his eyes darkened a bit. I had touched on a sensitive topic. " I do not mean to offend you, but since I can't go by my father's name anymore, and you have claimed me, I think it is only logical I bear your name," I said, and he sighed. "I do

Ruby I woke up in the morning, and Jasper was yet to return. Where the hell did he go to? Where was he? My panic meter shut up completely, and I became scared. Did my former pack find out about the mess we made in the forest and attack him? Was he jumped somewhere? My mind was reeling. I wished I had Cindy's number or knew where she lived. I would have gone to look for her. By nine in the morning, I couldn't take it anymore. His phone was still switched off, and I became scared. I dressed up and went out. I still could not wear his mark proudly, so I wore a high collar shirt and began to roam. I walked for over three hours until I got to town. Nothing much had changed, and I was not so thrilled to be back in it. People whispered as I walked, but I ignored their words. " That is Ruby Marlow, the rogue slut," I heard a couple of people say and averted their gaze. I should not have come to town, but I was worried. When I got to the construction site, the workers were very rude. The

Ruby Jasper made breakfast before leaving for work, and I found it challenging. I wasn't awful in the kitchen, but he spared me the torture of eating my food. I had been too angry to see the effort he was making but apart from the fact that we were broke, I had never been pampered like this in my life. The apartment looked better than most people's homes. As things were, I didn't mind anyone visiting me. Jasper had outdone himself, and I was happy. I showered, and I left my neck exposed for the first time in a while. I sat at the vanity table and ran my fingers on his mark. Closing my eyes, I had flashbacks of how he touched me, and I exhaled. I wore an off-shoulder blouse with high waist jeans and went to make dinner. Using the internet, I followed the recipe of a Korean chef, and I loved the result. Once I was done, I went to the couch to watch television and wait for Jasper. Feeling bored, I reached for my phone and dialled Racheal's number. To my surprise, she answered on t