Semua Bab His Alpha-Uncle Is My Fated Mate: Bab 81 - Bab 90

~Jasmine~“Please, Jasmine, take a break,” Mav pleaded, but I simply shook my head, my eyes glued to the stack of papers before me.“Don’t worry about me. I’m fine,” I said with a weak smile. Truthfully, ever since I’d seen Greg in that condition, I’d been anything but fine. It had only been five days, but I’d fought tooth and nail over the weekend, pouring my blood, sweat, and tears into this research. I couldn’t afford to get sick or succumb to despair. His condition fueled me, a heavy weight of responsibility pressing down on me.“Please, baby…” Mav said softly, coming closer and gently massaging my tense shoulders. After seeing Greg like that, my long-held wish to reconnect with my brother had become a desperate need, but not like this. I’d cried relentlessly; it hadn’t been easy, but Mav had made it… tolerable.Driven by this newfound urgency, I’d resorted to my last option: revisiting my father’s personal laboratories. I’d retrieved every single piece of his work—experiments, jo

~Jasmine~I quickly texted Mav, letting him know that Rosè would be dropping me off instead, and he didn't have to wait.His response came almost two hours later.Mav: Sure… Are you okay though? Keep me updated. Take care.I frowned at his delayed response. Mav was usually quick to reply. Maybe pack duties kept him busy today? I wondered about his inactivity today. I knew exactly that pack duties were demanding, and I couldn't imagine the pressure on him.After a long evening, it was late. Zeph offered to drop me off, but I politely declined, saying I'd wait for Rosè. I couldn't risk him finding out about Mav and me, not until the research was over."Goodnight Jass," Rosè called as I stepped out, blowing me a kiss. It was past 11 PM."Drive safely, and call me when you get home," I said, waving as she drove off.Walking into the dark house, I wondered if Mav was asleep. It felt strangely empty, devoid of life.Was he alright? Sick? It felt strangely empty, devoid of any life. Was he a

~Alpha Maverick~“Are you sure you don't need anything?” I asked Jasmine for the umpteenth time. She sighed, shaking her head in disapproval.“No, thank you very much, Mav,” Jasmine said, her eyes tired, but still focused on the articles about the Lycan Virus she was reviewing. Even though exhaustion etched itself onto her features, she remained engrossed in her research on the Lycan Virus. I hated seeing her so drained, but I also understood the burning passion that fueled her dedication. The least I could do was support her.Hours later, Jasmine was nestled in my arms, idly tracing patterns on my stubble. The silence between us was comfortable“Mav…” she sighed, her voice groggy and thick with sleep.“Uhm?” I replied, stroking her hair gently.“Do you think my thesis will be approved? I mean, I’m pretty confident in my reasoning, but at the same time, I feel like… you know? Like it’s impossible…. What if it’s not enough…. What if it….”I smiled, gently tugging her cheek. “Jasmine, y

~Jasmine~"Uhm... s..sure..." I hesitated, glancing once more at Rosè, whose eyes remained fixed on us."Okay... so..." he chuckled nervously, his eyes darting around the room. "I'm just... never mind... I mean," his voice quivered slightly, and I understood.I let out a small laugh. "You can take your time, Alpha Zeph.""I think it would be better... you know, if we spoke privately, maybe over dinner? It's something important... you know?" He darted his tongue out nervously, licking his lips.From his body language, I had a slight idea what this might be about. I realized there was no need to avoid him as I had always done. He deserved an answer, something that could give him closure. It was high time I confronted the mate bond between Mav and me, and keeping Alpha Zeph in the dark wasn't ideal. Even a cup of coffee gets cold when left waiting."Alright... I'll be there. What time?" I asked.His face broke into a soft smile, causing a pang of sadness to twist painfully within me."8

~Jasmine~Today was the official launch of the antidote, and I paced the room, practicing my speech."No, you look like you're about to faint, and that's not in the script," Mav complained for the umpteenth time."Mavvvv, this is hard," I pouted, making him chuckle."I don't even know what you're practicing for, Jasmine. You've faced bigger crowds than this. Just be confident, and everything will go smoothly." He wrapped his arms around my waist.He was right. I didn't know why I was so nervous, but my nerves had been on edge all morning. And to make matters worse, time seemed to be flying by."You know what would cheer you up?" Mav nuzzled his nose against my neck."What?" I asked, intrigued."Steak and mushroom casserole," he declared, making me instantly giddy. Mav's grilled steak was one of the best things I'd ever tasted, and now that he'd mentioned it, I craved it."Yay!" I clapped excitedly as Mav swept me off my feet and carried me to the backyard."You know, this place gives