I could feel it in my bones that today wasn't going to be a good day. Call it a sixth sense or whatever, I knew today wouldn’t be a walk in the park. Was it the way the clouds had darkened, threatening to rain cats and dogs, or was it the eerie feeling I felt, the goosebumps on my hand? I should have known and done something to avert it.I looked out the window of my office. My mind wasn’t in the document I was reading or even listening to what my beta was saying. My mind kept going to Vincent, wondering what he was doing. They had gone for another peacekeeping job, but this one had been the longest ever. If I had the power, he would never be going out, but he was a warrior and had a duty to the pack; it's doubtful that he would even agree to stay back when he could help. He was the most selfless person I knew.Besides, it would look bad on my record that I was preventing my mate from fighting when others were risking their lives. But he had been gone for a month plus, and I wish I ha

I stood with my family; my brother was by my side, holding me so I wouldn’t crumble. I was trying so hard to keep it together, to appear calm and peaceful. And to some extent, I think I was able to achieve that. The huge sunshades on my eyes prevented me from making eye contact with anyone, and they also prevented them from seeing my tear-filled eyes."We have gathered today to mourn the death of a mate, a friend, and a family." I released a ragged breath as I heard my dad’s words. I was still finding it difficult to come to terms with all that was happening. Vincent was an excellent warrior who was unafraid and always ready to help. "It is a shame that the cold hands of death have snatched him away from his loved ones so early." He continued, but not before glancing at me to see if I was okay.He signalled the males beside him, and my breath seized as they began to lower his remains into the grave. I felt a hand on my back, rubbing it. "Breathe, Jaz, breathe. You can do it." My broth

Present"Rise and shine, bitches, for the light has come." An annoying voice disturbed my sleep as he slid the windows open. I recoiled as the sunlight hit my face, and I shielded my eyes. A groan came from me as I remembered that my dream was cut short. Now I couldn't even remember what I was dreaming about, but I knew it was good."Liam." I whined, cursing my best friend in my mind. "Don't you have better things to do than to disturb me?""Hmm, let me see," he put his hand on his chin, and his eyes squinted in concentration as if he were giving them some thoughts. "Actually no, I don't have better things to do. So, what else can I do but disturb my best friend?" And then he jumped on me and started bouncing on my bed.I shook my head; he had succeeded in waking me up. "What do you want? Today is my day off, the only day I can rest, and I will like my beauty sleep." I told Liam, my best friend, for ages.We basically grew up together, being born just a few months apart (barely two mo

"Mate."This man on the phone was my mate. Alpha Lucas was my mate. The dreadful Alpha Lucas."Just calm down; maybe he wouldn't be as bad as people say. It is probably just a rumor that has circulated." Maya (my wolf) tried to reassure me. I hope so. I really hope so."Are you still on the line?" His rich voice asked through the speaker, and I felt like I was floating. I slapped myself mentally. It was as if a repeat of the past was happening. Be focused, Jasmine.I cleared my throat and tried to organize myself before I asked him to marry me there and then. Jason was still looking at me weirdly, and it looked like he was about to ask questions when I beat him to it. I zipped my lips as I signed for him to shut up. "Yes, Alpha Lucas. You were saying?" I hope he was also feeling this electricity. because I can't be the only one affected by it."Good. I was beginning to think you were daft." And that was how I crashed from whatever high I was on.Mate or not, I won't tolerate an insul

"What?" I looked at myself, waiting for him to repeat what he said."You should get your ears checked out; it is bad that a werewolf of your ranking has horrible hearing." Sometimes I hate his guts; he is always so blunt and doesn't have a filter. I was going to reply to him, but in order not to start up a world war, I let the comment slide. Jake was already motioning for me to get inside; he could sense that a storm was brewing and that it could end badly. "Aren't you getting inside? Or are you going to keep holding the line?" He said in a condescending tone."I don't understand; why should I get into the car?""Aren't you my mate? Or do I have to spell it out for you?" He snapped, looking down at me. Maya was all over the moon, happy that her mate has finally recognized her. While I was also happy, I couldn't tolerate this disrespect anymore."Yes, I am your mate. But I won't tolerate such a condescending tone from you again, Lucas. You are not in any way better than me. We are bot