14 Rescue

Jasper.

I thought if I gave Ruby some space, she would be less angry and might warm up to me a bit. I felt she had been cooped up indoors for too long and had made reservations for us at a fancy restaurant in Moon pack close to our home. It was meant to be a surprise, and Cindy came through. The plan was simple. Cindy would visit, linger and leave during dinner time. I would then use it as an excuse not to cook and take her out. I was looking forward to taking Ruby out, but her response was painful. She did not want to be seen with me. I returned to the garage quietly and lay on the air mattress I bought.

Ruby wore turtlenecks and scarves to hide my mark. She was either angry or ashamed of me. I didn't know what else to do. Cindy said I should make the apartment more homely, and it might work, but I doubted it. I doubted Ruby would ever forgive me and move past my mistake.

I had claimed her, and she was now my mate, but I was lonelier than I had ever been. My wolf wanted her, and