Chapter 16Jarek POVI stayed up late that night, working on paperwork for the pack. Our budget wasn’t balancing properly, and I wasn’t sure where the discrepancy was. I pushed back, rubbing my eyes, when I heard a whimper. Frowning, I listened harder. There it was again, coming from Jessa’s room.I hesitated, thinking of Cassian and Jessa holding hands at dinner. Were they…?A long groan made me wince, but it didn’t sound like one of pleasure. I pushed away from my desk and headed across the hallway to her door. I touched the door, listening. The sound of a sob sent a jolt through me. My wolf snarled, and I opened the door before I could stop myself.Jessa lay in bed, blankets tangled around her as she thrashed. I was brought to a stop, surprised at the whimpers of pain as she writhed. When she gave a short cry, my wolf pushed again. I hurried in and turned on the light. When that didn’t wake her, I bent over her, shaking her.“No!” Jessa cried, jolting up so quickly that she nearly
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