Chapter 14

Seth stared sharply at Danzell, his eyes narrowing with discomfort. There was something about the man that immediately made Seth's blood boil. He couldn't ignore the way Danzell looked at Jasmine—a gaze that was too familiar, too full of interest. Seth felt his protective instincts kick in, and his suspicion grew stronger as he watched the interaction between Jasmine and Danzell. It seemed like this wasn't their first meeting.

When Danzell called Jasmine "Mine," Seth could hardly believe his ears. His heart pounded, a creeping sense of displeasure surfacing. Until now, he had been the only one to call Jasmine that. It was a term of endearment between them, symbolizing their closeness, affection, and protection. Hearing someone else use it made him both angry and jealous.

Jasmine appeared unsettled by the nickname but tried to hide it behind a forced smile. Seth noticed a flicker of discomfort on his stepsister's face. His dislike for Danzell intensified. He knew Jasmine was strong eno