Chapter Nineteen

Jazz POV

Growing up without parents to guide and nurture me, I was deprived of the opportunity to witness the true essence of companionship and friendship that mates are meant to embody. Tragically, my parents passed away when I was just a child, leaving me to navigate the complexities of life on my own. To make matters worse, the family I resided with in the absence of my parents were hardly present in my life, except for the moments when they subjected me to emotional and physical abuse over trivial matters. This tumultuous upbringing has shaped my perspective on relationships, leaving me yearning for the genuine connection and support that mates are meant to provide.

It's quite a surreal experience for me right now, as I find myself lying here, being gently petted by this alpha instead of being attacked and having the pups taken away. It's puzzling, though, why didn't they attack me? After all, I'm just a lone rogue, unwanted and unnoticed by anyone. It's a strange turn of events,