—JASMINE Hades’ voice causes, both Wayne and I to flinch.Hades’ presence is always an aura of either dominance or violence. And this time around it is the two of them with a pinch of livid touch to the brim of it.“I just asked! What the bloody hell is going on here?” He rages.Wayne immediately rushes the bandage to cover my wound before getting on his feet, and standing beside me.“ Alpha Hades, I was only trying to help Luna Jasm—Wayne find his entire body pushed and tossed to the ground before he can finish his words.I gasp.“Get away from my wife you pig!” Hades spits.I get on my feet and step in front of Wayne before Hades’ can try and harm him in an unthinkable way again.“Hades stop, please!” I spread out my hands to entirely block his path.“Wayne was truly only helping me to stop my bleeding with—“Be quiet!” Hades hisses. “I do not need any explanation from a shameless and brazen woman like you! You know nothing!” He growls.“What?” My chest tightens.“You heard me!” H

—HADES I gently scoop up Alison and cradle her in my hand, carefully walking her away from the pool and back into the house. Her violent trembling is deeply concerning and fills me with worry. Jasmine! Such an irresponsible being and always putting Alison in harm, taking out her frustrations on this innocent woman.“I’m cold” Alison shivers, clutching her arms around her body tighter and walking into the shade of mine.“It’s okay” I say coolly as I finally make it into the house.“Get us a towel immediately!” I thunder the instant we step inside, my voice echoing through the hallway as I swiftly scan the room, my eyes locking onto the startled faces of the servants. "Now!" I emphasize, my urgency prompting them to spring into action, their footsteps hurrying across the floor as they scramble to fetch a towel with all due haste.Enora is the first to approach us with a towel and I immediately place the towel over Alison’s body before taking her to the guest room.“It’s okay now, y

—JASMINEI'm shocked and reeling from the unexpected slap from Hades. I feel my heart shattering into tiny pieces as a tingling sound passes through my body. His handprint stings on my cheek, a painful reminder of his capacity for cruelty. My body trembles with adrenaline and fear, my stomach churning with a sickening sense of vulnerability. The fact that he's crossed this line leaves me questioning what else he's capable of.Wayne suddenly rushes up to me, and his eyes expands in shock.“Luna jasmine are you okay?” He rushes his words and action as his hands try to settle on my face.I don’t say a word because I'm still reeling from the smack and shock.“Get the fuck away from her!” Circenn yells aggressively.“She’s my wife, my mate, my Luna. I can do whatever I want with her and it’ll be none of your fuckin business! Everything about her is mine” “How can it not be my business, she’s hurting” Wayne sounds hurt.I gulp.“It’s none of your business” Hades Hisses.“How can it not

—HADES I re-enter the ward after meeting with the doctor, and find Jasmine peacefully asleep. Her calm face and gentle breathing fill me with relief and tenderness. I approach her bedside quietly, gazing down at her with protectiveness.Even my wolf can feel the sudden urge to prance around the room and create a barrier and not let a single intruder to graze Jasmine.I don’t know how to feel, but I know I feel like I am over the moon.I know I have hurled hurtful words at Jasmine, I've been consumed by fear and insecurity, lashing out at her.But now I see the truth - this is our child. I've been a nightmare, but it's not too late to change. From now on, I'll be the supportive husband I should have been all along, cherishing and loving her through this pregnancy and beyond.And I’d be a liar if I say I am not overhyped right now.When the doctor's sudden attention to her unconscious form and the revelation that she was suddenly pregnant touched my ears.It left me utterly stunned a

—JASMINE My heart is racing like crazy, and I feel like I am going to lose it. I am overwhelmed and have no idea how to process my emotions. Just when I thought I'd finally found the courage to break free from Hades' toxic grasp, but he still had a hold on me. It feels like I was trapped in a never-ending nightmare, and I don’t know how to wake up from it. I am so sick of this back and forth we’re having. “Hades please…” I begin, my words being completely buried by fear and uncertainty. “Just let me go,” I add. He stands upright and lets out a scoff that’s covered in ornery. “Let you go?” He laughs, bitterly. “Jasmine being pregnant doesn’t give you any ticket to divorce me and I won’t repeat myself. You’re not going anywhere and we will both remain completely as we are whether a baby is involved or not!” “What?” My voice shakes. “Bu— “Ezra!” Hades’ voice clouds and interrupts mine as he yells. The door bursts open, and Ezra walks in. His eyes scan the room, noticing the