Chapter 17You know that awful sickening feel you get when you eat a corn dog and then get on the Ferris wheel? That’s the feeling I have right now only minus the Ferris wheel and the corn dog. I’m currently in the meeting room of the Mortaga’s where Tyson insisted on having the meeting about my position to the throne. Along with Tyson and my dad sits uncle Bane Ginger and Cato. My mother and Annabella and Mia are all present. With everyone including both my sisters Sofia and Winter so my guts telling me this isn’t going to be good news.“I’ve come to a decision,” My father Dominic says. It’s funny how when he speaks he has everyone’s full attention. Except mine that is. All I can think about is wanting to be Queen so badly and make my mark on the kingdom take us places we’ve never gone before. And the feeling I have is that’s never going to happen. My father is going to take that chance. Even if he doesn’t take my chance, my heart is getting weaker with each passing minute. I’ve alr
Chapter 18When you're a child and parents ask you what you want to be when you grow up and as a child at that moment it's a princess or a doctor or an astronaut. I never wanted to be a princess Because I was born one. I never wanted to be a doctor. I knew that was never an option. Being an Astronaut is for someone who doesn't have an entire kingdom depending on them. But now that I'm older and my father's taking away my right to be queen didn't seem fair to me at the time because it was all a lie that he believed. But Now I'm glad he did it. I've had a lot of time to think about the future. Yes, I would love to have my Portrait hang next to my father's and be the first female to ever lead the caputo kingdom. Given my declining health it's best that Sofia takes my place, she's strong and she's honest and that's what this kingdom needs….A great leader that will lead this kingdom into a new decade.I'm just sad that I won't get to watch her achievements as queen. I'll just be a dista
Chapter 19 Sofia.“His eyesight has nothing to do with it. Dimitrius asked me to say horrible things about him and decline him as a husband. I won't say those things he asked me to but I will however decline him as a husband as much as I love him and want to be with him. I won't allow him the heartache that comes along with marrying me.” Jasmine pauses, taking a deep breath collecting her thoughts.“I've patched things over with Amir he won't be causing anymore trouble but he did say that if Cato crosses him once more he will pay the price so I'd watch my peas in ques from now on Cato,” Jasmine tells him.Cato huffs.“You have to marry one of my sons, you signed the contract,” Tyson closes his arms.Jasmine nods.“I'd like to talk to Dimitrius alone if that's okay before I give my decision,”“No,” Dimitrius shakes his head.“I don't want to speak with you alone. Just say you'll marry my brother,”You can't miss the hurt in Jasmine's eyes as she nods her head.“fine. I'll marry Cato,
Chapter 20.I can tell by the way my dad is standing and his facial features that he's not happy with Dimitrius right now just like I'm not happy with my mom right now. I mean who gave her the right to announce to everyone that I was intimate with Cato? Dimitrius nearly broke my hand; he squeezed it so hard. My dad just doesn't know it but Dimitrius was warning us by telling us that Tyson has already prepared for us to break this merger and our kingdom would fall into his hands but there is no way that I'm letting that happen.“I'm not letting Cato get his hands on my kingdom, the merger will go on as planned,” I tell everyone and try to walk away. My chest hurts. I need to lay down for a while. Doctor Edward's called told me that I can try this medication that's a trail bases but I declined It nothings going help me unless I get a new heart.I turned towards Dimitrius I hate that I can't see those beautiful white eyes that I Love so much. Those dark sunglasses hides it all.“My fat
CHAPTER 21DIMITRIUS.Some things off about Jasmine I can't put my finger on but some things are not right. She brought me here to the beach using her amulet's power without speaking to Agatha which means Jasmine has a strong connection to the amulet, a connection she's unaware she has. She pulls me closer to her, the cold water rushes over my barefoot and she giggles. The breeze is crisp as the night air prickles my skin. The strong odor of salt and fish hits hard against my nose but the sounds of the waves as they crash against the ocean is somewhat soothing.“Why haven't you asked me?” Her voice is soft and her tone is that of a whisper. She's been quiet for the past ten minutes other than the slight giggle she made when she pulled me closer towards the water after I told her water was not my thing. “I have not the slightest of what your rambling on about,”She heaves a sigh and her fingers entwine with mine. Usually I'd never let her hold my hand but it's dark and we were nea
Chapter 22 “You had no right to just whisk Ginger away with that boy,” Uncle Bane told me. He waited until Dimitrius and Cato disappeared before he started rambling. Just another day at the Caputo Kingdom. “That boy is her mate,” I told him. “And your future husband, “ Bane retorts. “True. But Cato signed a contract stated that it's only on paper for the merger nothing more him and Ginger will still be together just not legally,” “What are you talking about now Jasmine? What have you done?” My dad asks. “We signed those at fourteen this is nothing new dad,” “That still doesn't answer the question about whisking her away without her mother's and My approval, “ Bane continues. “Enough Bane,” Dad tells him. “Jasmine you have been using Agatha way too much and using her for the wrong reasons and sneaking around with Dimitrius using her power to bring him here without asking? What would happen if I wasn't the one who found him in your room? If that had been someone t
CHAPTER 23My mother gasps, holding her chest, and her eyes gloss over. My father stood there shocked.“What do you mean you're dying?” My dad finally asked.I shook my head. “It doesn't matter…..not anymore,” I run up the stairs both of them calling after me and I heard my mom mention doctor Jacob's but I don't care he will only confirm what I told them. If there's anyone that I can talk to and understand my situation with Dimitrius, it is my grandmother Brinley. As I pound on my grandparents' door, my grandpa Xander answers. When he sees the state I'm in, he pulls me into his arms and closes the door behind us.“What's happened?” My granny's voice says as she sees me in grandpa's arms. “I'm not sure she looked like this when I opened the door. I didn't know what else to do, so he held her close,” He tells her.“I'll take, Jasmine, you make us some tea,” Granny tells him.When my grandpa loosens his arm, I look my grandma and fresh mew tears take over.“OH, sweetheart,” She opens
CHAPTER 24 I'm not running, I'm not hiding from my family like they all seem to think. I've gotten countless calls and texts that I'm not going to answer nor Am I going to answer their texts. My dad has been the worst saying that I'm going to be queen and I shouldn't be hiding out with Dimitrius after I chose to marry Cato. My parents are driving me faster to the grave with all the new medicine they have me on. I was so weak at one point that I couldn't walk to the bathroom without someone's help and that alone is embarrassing enough. Luckily I had enough strength to use Agatha and bring myself to doctor Edward's. He's been cleaning out my system from the medicine that's been poisoning my body. It's been two weeks since I got myself to the hospital In the human town and today doctor Edward's says I'm strong enough to go home just keep taking the nitro pills when my chest starts to hurt. I don't wanna go home but I can't avoid my family forever. Besides I need to talk to my m
Chapter 42Dimitrius hasn't spoken to me since he left my parents cabin on the beach. I tried speaking with him when he was playing with Emmy but he refused to talk and said he needed time alone with his daughter.“I don't understand Jazz, you had a chance to be happy and you rejected him,” Ginger tells me.Neal might have been my second chance mate but I'm still in love with my first mate, the one who broke my heart.“Neal, was just caught up in something he shouldn't have been. I set him back out into the Sea besides, you know that would have never worked.” “Because of Dimitrius?” She asked, and I just smiled at her.“I'll be back by dinner. I need some time for myself,”Walking in town here just feels so right. I don't have to look over my shoulder and make sure no one is trying to attack the queen. Being Queen is harder than I thought it'd be.Breathing is starting to get harder and I grab onto a fence post to try and catch my breath.“Luna, are you okay? You don't look so good,
Chapter 41“Jasmine,” Ginger knocks on the door and I continue to lay there in pure silence. The pain from the rejection was enough to stun my heart and I just need to lay here until the medicine stops the chest pains.Just a while longer.“Aggie, Please send Ginger a message and tell her I have a bad headache and I'll be out later,”“Done, maybe you should see a doctor,” Agatha Tells me and I shake my head, feeling nauseous all of a sudden.“Jasmine,” “No, Aggie. I'm fine,” I tell her and I can feel her concern for me and also the hurt by the tone of my voice but I can't help it. I don't want a doctor and I don't want anything just to lay and rest until this passes.……When I woke up it was morning. I fell asleep on the bathroom floor and at some point I must have thrown up because vomit covered the white tiles of the restroom.I stand up my limbs and my whole body feels weak and I can barely stand up but I manage to make it to the shower just the same. The hot water felt great ag
Chapter 40“Jasmine, you've been silent for over twenty minutes. You called me and your not talking which means something is bothering you,” Ginger tells me.“How do you feel about leaving there and coming here?”“But, Dimitrius. “ “I don't care about him right now. Please Ginger i need you,”“One hour, we will be ready,” She said hanging up the phone.“I'll take care of it,” Agatha says, feeling the question I had for her. I love that fact we can feel each.I knock on Dimitrius' bedroom door. We haven't spoken since the office yesterday morning and it's driving me crazy being this close and he ignores me like this.“He's just hurting Jasmine,” Agatha said, and I nodded.“So am i,” I tell her.When he doesn't answer i just walk in and he's laying the bed looking up at the ceiling.“I'm bringing Cato and Ginger back,”No response.“I'm taking your silence as a yes then,”“Agatha, send Ginger a message to be ready first thing,” She nods.I sat on the edge of his bed and place a hand
Chapter 39What in all tarnation is this guy talking about? I'm not his i belong to no one.“Your my mate,” Neal said and I shook my head at him.“No I'm not,” “Mine,” Neal growled, pulling me into his chest and placed both my palms on his chest and pushed back. I needed space.So he thinks I'm his mate that's why his wolf is surfacing.I leaned in and kissed Neal's perfectly plump lips. This was how I knew when Dimitrius was my mate when we kissed.The sparks were there but faint so it's true he is my mate. is the bond faint because I still feel the pull towards Dimitrius?I push him off me and shake my head.“This can't be right. I can't do this I'm sorry,”He clenched his jaw and stormed out of the room and I slid down the wall bringing my knees into my chest.Why is this happening to me?“Don't be afraid Jasmine, I'm with you,” Agatha says and I thanked Her but her being here doesn't help this cloudyNess in my head or how much my stomach is turning with Bile rising higher into my
Chapter 38.Emmy was playing in the living room with her toys which I could see from the kitchen and Cora started helping me make dinner which was nice because we have been laughing and talking more.I know I shouldn't but I like her and even consider her to be a friend. I know it's weird because she's about to mate with my ex mate but I can't help it, she's that nice.“Why do we need five plates?” I asked Cora as she helped me set the table in the dining room.“I invited Neal to join us.”I dry heaved and she giggled.“He's not that bad youa guy. I think he kinda likes you,” she said with a raised eyebrow.“Okay, that's just gross,” I told her and the sound of a throat clearing had us froze Staring at each other wide eyed.I sit the last plate on the table, straightened myself up and turned around to face Neal. I was so caught up in my conversation that I didn't smell his scent and I'd never forget it. Earth and ocean water is his scent.Emmy started to cry and Neal and I both glanc
Chapter 37I lay on the bed…Dimitrius's bed actually. He wouldn't allow me to sleep on the floor in Emmys room and I refused to take the guest bedroom because it smelled of female wolves.The thought of another woman staying here caused my chest to squeeze. I asked Agatha for the pills that doctor Jacob had given me. I pop the Nitro pills into my mouth and swallow it. I'm not having a heart attack. I use medication for chest pains. I take Lisinopril on a daily basis and I hate it because it makes me feel weak.Once the chest pain eased I closed my eyes letting sleep take me.When I woke up the next morning the first thing I did was check on Emmy but she was still fast asleep so I made my way to the kitchen. I frowned when it was empty but a note sat on the counter with my name on it.Jasmine.I had to leave before sun up this morning for a meeting. Everything you need for breakfast should be in the fridge and because I don't want you blind sided Cora is Moving today into day. You ca
Chapter 36 It was there that I saw it. The hurt Dimitrius felt was unbearable, even for me. And what hurt the most? I know I never betrayed him. Emmy was his, but he didn't know that. How can he not feel his blood pumping through her veins, the features of hers that look just like him. Her soft, pasty skin was the only thing she had gotten from me. The candy blonde hair that hung in curls just past her ears matched his to a T. Her eyes are a light shade of green that I've seen his eye color change to a few times. I shook my head. He's blind he wouldn't be able to see her features or the resemblance between them. I sigh. “Emmy and I can leave at first light,” “Why did you come here, Jasmine?” “Witchland falls is gone,” “Gone how?” “Wildfire that spread was uncontainable. i had no choice but to evacuate my people until it's safe to back,” “Tyson and Mia?” I can hear concern laced through his voice. “The caribbeans, “ “Emmy and I will be joining my grandparents
Chapter 35Once Neal had fully shifted into his red fury wolf I stepped closer.“One thing you need to know about me? I'm not afraid of mutts,”He bared His canines and growled.I Picture Agatha's power coursing through my veins and my hands start sparking with blue electricity.“This is my final warning to back off,” My eyes widened at my own words that's not my voice it's deeper rougher even.He launched at me and i placed my hand out in front of me and before I could release any magic the wolf was pushed out of the way.“Give the Amulet back her power Jasmine,”That voice sounded familiar. But my head is fuzzy and I can't think straight, nothing makes sense anymore.“Who are you?” The deep roughness voice came from my throat as the shadow Near me.“Stay back,” I warned.The shadow closed the gap between us placing a hand on my cheek. The voice sounded familiar but I would never forget that touch that haunts my dreams.“Dimitrius?” It's my voice this time.“Give the amulet back he
Chapter 34Centuries of Caputos have run this kingdom without any type of wars and here I have been queen for a year and everyone is preparing for the war no one saw coming.The kingdom of Witchland falls is my home. My whole life, generation after generation of Caputo’s has stood and faced whatever came their way no questions asked. But as I stare out the window of my bedroom at the war that's coming towards us with no way to fight back is a scary and horrible feeling. My kingdom's people are gathering up their loved ones. Leaving the kingdom in a rush as the wildfire so big and uncontainable nears closer. I feel so helpless and defeated as everything we tried failed.I had no choice but to issue mandatory evacuations. The flames are getting higher and higher. The town Was the first evacuated being so close to it and I made a good call because the town that I once loved is gone, turned ashed and crumbled to the ground just like the palace will be in no time given how fast it's sprea