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Jasper. I woke up with Ruby in my arms, and I could not believe my luck. I remembered what had occurred, and my heart broke. I could not believe Leon would dominate Kira like that. It was heart-wrenching, and yet, here was Ruby snuggled in my arms, and I could feel her joy and gratitude. She was afraid she had lost me. It wasn't easy being mated to an Ace wolf. What transpired between us made me realize the dangers. I almost killed my mate. I did not even recognize her for a while. My mind tried to remind me of her. I dreamt of our first meeting, but the rage was too much for it to make sense. The hunt had worsened the situation instead of making it better. I had a mate and friends that kept me centred. Brian didn't have the things I had. It was stupid of me to take advice from him. He might feel it is working for him, and it might, but hunting wasn't for me. Snuggling into bed with my mate and making love to her was good for me. Spending time with my friends and family was good for
Ruby. It was amazing to see Jasper fully rested. I could feel his peace, too, and I knew he had decided to let a lot of his worries go, which was what I wanted all along. The party was private and great, and we had lots of fun. Organising a game was the best way to go. I wondered if we would be participating in it. We went to bed late and passed out when our heads hit the pillow, but we were not too tired to cuddle. I thanked the goddess for this. Knowing I could have lost him in those hours had shaken me completely and helped me realise my blessings. I woke up to breakfast in bed. I was so surprised that tears began to fall from my eyes. I had been tripping a lot lately, but the circumstances were always overwhelming. Jasper leaned close to me and kissed me. "Good morning, Ru," He said, and I put aside the tray and pulled him back to bed. I missed these mornings when Jasper would make breakfast and bring it to bed. I wished we had opted to stay in Derbyshire instead of Brooksbr
Jasper. I woke up that morning glad to be home. I knew how blessed I was when I saw the party my friends organised for me. I thought I would have to apologise and walk on eggshells for a bit, but that wasn't the case. I was blessed. Cindy had told me Ruby scolded them, and I believed her. It was something my mate could do. I knew I could do no wrong in Ruby's eyes. That was how deep her love was. That was also why I knew I had to do everything possible to ensure I did not let her down. When we went to town, I was surprised to see how the poor people of the pack lived. The demarcation between the rich and the poor was too broad, and I wondered what Murray was doing. His family had ruled the pack for years, and he never deemed it necessary to solve the issues. Ruby was compassionate, so I delegated the task to her. I knew she would find ways to improve their living standard. When we returned to the Alpha house, I let Ruby shower while I went to make some phone calls. Throughout my o
Ruby. My legs were stuck. I could not move forward; Kira was too afraid to proceed. I tried to convince her, but the memory of Leon's attack did not help my case. He had dominated her violently, and when she submitted, it wasn't as his mate but as a defeated wolf. It was challenging to convince my wolf to proceed. She took over and asked Jasper to promise he would protect her from his wolf. The sadness in his eyes touched my soul, but I could understand Kira's fear. "I will never hurt you again," Jasper said with jet-black eyes, and I knew it was Leon pleading his case. She reluctantly took his hands, and we moved into the forest. I took off my clothes and placed them somewhere safe. Jasper did the same and looked at me with concern; I nodded and smiled at him. Letting him know that I trust him completely. I shifted before him. We stared at each other, and Leon came to nuzzle Kira. She flinched a bit but then relaxed. Leon and Kira spent a while nuzzling and reassuring themselves
Jasper. It was finally time to leave Derbyshire. I spent the entire night reassuring Ruby that I would spend more time with her in Brooksbridge. I understood her fears. Time flew quickly there, and there was too much to deal with, like Pavel and the financial troubles of the pack. Also, we had been finding it challenging to get the signatures of five Alphas on the petition, but I had to deal with the issues gradually. We said goodbye and left for Brooksbridge in the morning. The pack members waved as we left the town; some had tears in their eyes. It was evident they loved us. The drive to Brooksbridge was silent, and Ruby seemed worried. I did not know how else to assure her I would try to spend time with her and not let the issues get to me again. We arrived at Brooksbridge in the afternoon, and the pack members were glad I was back. According to Raymond, they had withstood two attacks from a pack of rogues wandering in. Raymond had managed to set a meeting with Pavel at Livings
Ruby. I watched Jasper leave with Maxwell and my father, and I wished them the best. There was a time I wouldn't be bothered about his trip, but after his display at Derbyshire, I was bound to be worried. I wasn't sure anyone would be crazy enough to go after him if something happens and he bolts. I was really a mad woman, and I had resigned to die trying. No one loved him enough to do that for him. I prayed that whatever he went to do would not be stressful, and he would not have to fight anyone. Noelle decided to ask me to give her quilting classes. Brian had allocated a room in the mansion for her, and it was equipped with everything she needed. I love quilting because it gives me some form of peace. Teaching the women in the pack was going to be fun. I was amazed that the women had loosened up a bit and were more respectful than they were initially. I do not know what had happened, but I guess the staff I sacked had let them know the consequences of disrespecting me. It wasn't
Jasper. We finally arrived at Livingston and went to my farmhouse to settle and prepare the place for the meeting with Pavel. Raymond was surprised by the place. He found it amazing. We had caretakers on the farm taking care of the place and our horses, and the place still looked like a dream. It had only been a little over a month, but I missed our home dearly. Raymond was amazed by the interior of the house. When I told him Ruby made most of the things in the house, he got emotional. "You two really made a home for yourselves here," he said, and I smiled because I remembered how Ruby and I were before the Alpha nonsense. "Thank you, Maxwell, for giving them hope and a chance to build a life when I failed them." He said, and I knew that the man was yet to forgive himself for kicking his daughter out of his home. "I could not even protect her from my friend. Sometimes I lie awake in bed, realising the evil I had done. What if Jasper was a bad guy? I really failed my daughter. It i
Jasper. Brian answered immediately, and he sighed. "Ruby told you," he said, getting to the point, and I asked him to narrate what happened. He told me the same thing Ruby said, and I was stunned. "We stored it in the cold room as proof. It is time to call the council of hunters and werewolves. This is beyond us, Jasper. If there are more of these things about the place, we will need help. Ten to fifteen omegas can clear all our packs effortlessly. I could imagine what four Alphas, beta, gamma, or even Deltas would do. We can't go head-on with these things. Guns and bullets would be our best bet, and that is why we need hunters," he said, and I realised that the situation must be dire. "People think our kind is mean, dangerous and scary; our distant relative would make them reevaluate their impression of us, Jasper. This thing is evil-looking. The books have nothing on the live version," Brian said; I would have laughed if the situation wasn't so dire. "How did they resurface? I