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

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

Ruby. My arm hurt really bad, and the live-in doctor had to come to check on it. Glenda and Noelle stayed with me. Initially, the arm did not hurt as much until I realised I could not hold my babies with it. I had to miss playtime that evening. I contemplated calling Jasper about the event because I knew Brian would tell him, but I did not trust Brian, so I decided I would have to say it to him myself. I had already acted unnecessarily clingy before Jasper left, so I did not want him to think I was calling out of concern. I painfully waited until I was sure the six hours had passed, and then I called Jasper. I felt better after narrating the incident to him, but my arm still hurt, and I wondered why it hadn't healed. "It is healing, Ruby; you are just eager to play with the twins, that is why. You have also never been injured while Jasper was absent. I believe that is why your arm is hurting more than it should. You miss him, and it has just been seven hours." Glenda said, laughing.

Jasper. I was elated when Pavel said he was willing to join me right away. I knew it would take some time for Nala to adjust, but I also knew that it would be difficult for her now, especially with Racheal in the mix. There was no way Randolph and Kevin were coming to Brooksbridge without their mates. I knew our mates would set her straight, but I kept it to myself since Pavel had not claimed her yet. I decided to give Pavel the room downstairs. I would feel guilty if I gave him Randolph or Kevin's room even though it was my house. "I need to go and get my stuff from the inn. Do you mind if I leave Nala with you?" Pavel asked me, and I looked at the woman on my couch. Honestly, I did not want to be alone with a vicious bitch, but I knew I had no choice. Raymond decided to spend the night in Maxwell's house. "Sure, Pavel, but you have to hurry," I said, and he laughed, understanding my reasons. "Please call me Ian. I only use Pavel for official purposes; it was also the name our fa

Jasper. "Get dressed, Ru," I said to my mate. I was yet to meet Randolph and Kevin, and I knew they would be up already, but I needed the doctor to check Ruby's arm. Ace wolves sometimes had venom in their saliva, especially the physically weak ones. I wanted to be sure Ruby wasn't poisoned. Although the poison is not fatal, it slows down a wolf's healing capacity, which is not good during battle because it means certain death. "I am tired, Jasper. Can't we just stay in bed? You just got back, for goodness sake," She complained, pouting. I went back to the bed where she was sitting and planted a wet kiss on her lips. "I need to ensure you were not poisoned by Ace wolf saliva. Your arm should have healed better than this by now," I told her, and she frowned at me. "Ruby, I just want to make sure you are okay. Brookbridge hospital has remedies for such things." I said to put her at ease because her face was riddled with worry when I told her what I suspected. She reluctantly got