Jasper's POV Sitting in the office, I leaned back in my chair. Absentmindedly, my fingers tapped rythmically against the desk. My mind was restless, consumed by a single thought — Jayden's sudden and persistent care for Mia. It was suspicious and didn't sit right with me in any sense. He was too attentive, too interested in her well-being, and I didn't trust it.I don't want it. No man should care for her more than I did. I should be the one to care about her. Worry about her. No one else should.And Jayden wasn't the one to care for women without an ulterior motive. He had been the quiet one, always keeping to himself, and had this shitty belief of "Relationship Is Sacred". The thought of him hovering around her, getting closer to her, made my blood boil.I had seen the way he looked at her. I knew he had liked her, but I wasn't expecting it to get serious.Before I could dwell too much on it, my phone buzzed. It was a message notification. My brows furrowed as I picked it up, unloc
Mia's POV The moment those words left Jasper's mouth, my breath seized. The underground room. A cold shiver ran down my spine as different possibilities raced through my mind. What did he mean?I had seen the ruthless side of Jasper. The man who ruled his world with iron fist, he never hesistated in doing what needs to be done. But this? This felt personal. This felt different."Why?" I whispered.His sharp eyes bore into mine, unyielding, unreadable. "Come with me," he said, his voice sharper, leaving no room for argument.My fists clenched at my side. The urge to refuse press down on me, but I wasn't in control here, no matter how much I wanted to be.Jasper turned on his heels, walking away as if he already knew I had no choice than to follow. And he was right. With hesitant steps, I trailed behind him. My heart pounded with every step as I imagined what awaited me in that hideous room. Was this my punishment for wanting to leave? Had I pushed him too far? The last time I went in
Jasper's POV The moment I stepped away, I watched Mia's expression shifting from desperate longing to confusion and then frustration. A dark satisfaction curled up in my chest. This was better. Way better than arguing or outburst. This was the exact lesson she needed.For a second, she thought she could leave me? That she could break our contract and walked away Scot free. No, Mia. Not so easy. You belonged to me—body and soul. I know you better than you do. Maybe she'd forgotten that she had her first sexual experience with me. And I know exactly where and how to make her crave my cock inside her tight sheath.She did forget her place, and if she needed a reminder, I would ensure she got one she would never forget.Her voice trembled as she spoke. "Jasper...what are you doing?"I took my time buttoning my trousers, my gaze never leaving her. She was still sprawled on the bed, her body flushed with sensation from my touch, her nipples pebbled from my sucking, and her thighs begging f
Mia's POV The moment Jasper locked the door behind him, my breath seized and it felt like my world tilt.What the hell just happened?This was far beyond punishment —it was torture. The cruelest form of torture. My body burned with unsatisfied desire, my skin flushed from his delicate touch on my skin. I had never felt this desperate in my entire life, never completely seeking his mercy. My thighs were burning with desire, seeking the relief I could never have.I threw my body back on the bed, frustration seeping through my veins. Damn him. Damn his arrogance, his dominance. He knew exactly what he was doing. He knew leaving me like this would drive me insane. And how did he even get to know so much about me? About my body?I trailed my fingers over my bare body, shivering at the memory of his tongue teasing my nipples. His hands pinning down. And his fingers buried deep inside my sheath. Fuck! My nipples were still hard, aching for his touch. My sheath were still wet waiting for hi
Mia's POV The sound of the door clicking open stirred me awake. My eyes yanked open, still hazy from the previous night, my body were sore and still sensitive from the pleasure I had given myself. My body were on fire from the lingering of Jasper's touch even in his absence.And now he was back. Back for me.I had barely processed it when the door swung open, revealing Jasper. He stood there, his gaze dark with something I couldn't quite place. His posture exuding the same control and dominance that made my skin blush.The moment our gaze met, something dark inside me snapped.I didn't hesitate. I shoved the sheets aside, my bare feet hitting the cold floor as I rushed towards him. Without hesitation, I slammed my lips against his, pouring all my frustration, my need and my surrender into the kiss.Jasper didn't move at first. He left me in control for a fraction moment, allowing me to lean into him, to taste the dominance I had submitted to. But then, in a swift motion, he gripped m
Mia's POV Then his mouth moved downwards.Jasper's mouth was glued to my clit, sucking as hard as he could, his fingers pumped in and out of of me in a brutal rhythm. The sensation was so unbearable, sending me spiraling into state of pure, raw pleasure. My body arched on the bed while my nails dug into his hair as my cries filled the entire room.He growled against my cunt, the vibrations shooting through me like a live wire. "That's it, Mia. Let go. Come for me."His words seemed to break every restraints in my body. My vision went white as pleasure exploded inside me, my walls tightened around his fingers, my body shocked violently. A broken moan escaped my lips as orgasm ripped through my cunt, leaving me breathless.Jasper died stop. He increased the pace of his fingers on me, drawing out every of my cum, while his tongue licking up every drop of release. I whimpered from the over sensation, my legs trembling as he finally pulled away, my juice splashing all over his lips, but h
Mia's POV "Why?" I demanded, my voice barely audible. "Why would someone like him want to kill me?"Jasper's expression darkened. "Because of me."I froze."Russo and I have a history," he admitted. "His father was once a powerful player in this world. He killed my adopted father. I took him down for it. Now, his son is trying to take revenge. And the best way to hurt me...." He trailed off, his eyes locking onto mine."..... Is by coming after you."A hot chill crawled down my spine. My hands balled into fists, my nails digging into my palm.Jasper was already standing, fastening his belt, reaching for his gun. The sight of him like this, dangerous, determined and protective sent a wave of fear and admiration through me."I'm coming with you," I said, sliding out of bed.Jasper stiffened, then turned to me, his eyes narrowing. "No, you're not.""Of course I am," I snapping, grabbing my dress and slipping it on. "You just told me someone tried to kill me. This isn't just about you an
Jasper's POV The city skyline stretched beyond the floor -to-ceiling window, the soft glow of neon signs casting soft hues over the penthouse. I stood at the edge of the bed, watching as Mia sleep.Her chest rose and fell rythmically, her face relaxed in a way I rarely saw when she was awake. Her delicate fingers curled near her cheek. She looked peaceful, so peaceful.She had no Idea how much danger she was in. No idea how much I was willing to do to protect her. But she doesn't need to know. I just wanted her to be safe. My world is cruel. Only the fittest could survive. I had too many enemies, and my loved ones are often targeted to get to me. It was one of the reasons why I don't keep anyone close until Mia came along.Adams Russo's words replayed in my head like a loop. "I'm not the only one after her."My jaw tightened, as I tried to force away my rage. If enemies lurked in the shadows, I would find them, one by one. I would not let them hurt her. Never.Mia stirred, her lips
Mia's POV I struggled against the grip on my wrist, but the person didn't bulge. Who the hell was that? My heart pounding in my chest as I turned. An elder stood before me, staring at me with cold, sharp calculating eyes that glowly faintly under the dim light of the archives."You shouldn't be here, princess," he repeated again, his voice laced with quiet warning. I looked at him more closely, but he doesn't seemed familiar in anyway though he looked ominous than the other elders I have seen. I tightened my grip on the book while his grip was still on my wrist. "Who are you?" I demanded, my voice sharper and it was something that surprised even me.He didn't answer. Instead his gaze snapped to the book. "Secrets like these should remain buried forever, Princess. You won't remain the same after you read this.""Why?" I demanded, my voice rising in frustration. "What is about mother that y'all are trying so hard to hide? Why are you all being cowards?"Instead of answering, he snatch
Mia's POV Thick, suffocating silence stretched between us. I didn't miss the way Elder Seraphina sharp eyes scanned me as if weighing if I could handle the truth. Beside her, Sylvia's mother folded her arms, her expression cold and unwavering. "You think you're ready for the truth?" Seraphina repeated, her tone soft but hinting at condescension. "Jasmine betrayed this pack. She was a traitor who put this pack in harms way and that was why she ran and let you grow up in the filth of the human world." A scoff left my lips before I could stop it. I didn't believe me. I wouldn't believe this bullshit. "That's not true. My mother can be anything.....but a traitor?" I shook my head in disagreement. "No...." Sylvia's mother stepped forward, a sneer curling her lips. "Then why did you think everyone in the Pack is wary of you? Why did you think no one is ever talked about her?" My fists clenched at my sides. I can't believe this manipulative story. I knew my mother—at least, I thought I
Mia's POV Zane lunged at me before I could defend myself, and I stumbled to the ground. My legs still trembled slightly, and pain still clung to my muscles from yesterday's training, but I refused to let it slow me down. I stood up quickly, and faced him, my determination unwavering. It's either I win or I win. There was two options about it. I'm not giving up no matter what. Again and again, I moved, dodging, blocking, striking —but I was never fast enough. No matter how I hard I tried, he still won against me. His blows reached me before I knew what was happening, while my own never touched him—he'd sidestepped with ease, and knock me down like a weigh nothing more than a feather. Frustration bubbled inside me. "Focus," Zane snapped, his dark eyes accessing me like a predator. I tightened my fists, facing him head on. "I am focused." "No, you are not," he answered, striking me suddenly. His arms slamming into my stomach, sending me stumbling backwards. My ribs screamed in pr
Mia's POV Pain. Immense pain. The type that rendered the entire body useless was the first thing I felt when I woke up. My body throbbed from the brutal fight with Sylvia the previous day. Every of my muscles and bones protest as I forcefully pushed myself to sit up. The ribs where her kicks had landed stung. "Arghhh," I groaned in pain, placing my hand on the spot. I hadn't won, but I didn't completely lose, either. And the pain was worth it. I remembered the way some of the warriors had silently acknowledged me with their nods and stares, and I could also feel the faint glimmer of their respect. And yet, as I thought about the training ahead, my heart raced with a mix of fear and unease. Zane, the cold, calculating warrior with dark gaze had agreed to train me. I remembered how he had called me weak and promised to help me get stronger. Stronger. I had never bothered about that in the past —even when my life was being threatened while I was with Jasper. I had trusted him to
Jasper's POV "I'm curious if you would still be able to act like this if you discovered the true identity of your darling Mia." An unease feeling sparkled inside, my grip tightening around Elise's hair. I wanted to ignore her, to remind myself that she was just trying to get on my nerves but I couldn't. I exchanged curious glances who Jayden who just stepped into the room. "What the fuck do you mean by that?" Her laugh, low and mocking echoed through the room, despite all the pains she must have been feeling. "Oh Jasper," she breathed, her eyes gleaming with so much darkness—one that I could have never thought Elise would have. "You think you know Mia? You think she's just some naive, helpless girl? You have no idea what you've been fucking." A chill ran down my spine. Fucking? She even knows we've been fucking? Was there anything Elise didn't know? She was so quiet around the house, moving like a ghost but she knows so much. Jayden stepped closer, his expression unreadable. "
Jasper's POV Regret? Nonsense. It was a foreign word to me. I had never bothered regretting about the lives I took, the pain I crossed or the several destruction I had left in my wake. But as I stood in the silence of my room, staring at the broken glass I had shattered in my anger earlier, I realised something that I had never ever felt. I regretted letting Mia leave. I should have done everything to make her stay, instead I stood there like an arrogant fool watching the only woman that gave me life closure leave. I regretted being the monster she saw me as. This was the first time, I had cared about someone's perspective about me. I had convinced myself that letting her go was for the best. But now, the restless and unforgiving ache in my chest proved otherwise. And Jayden wasn't helping at all. "She loved you, Jasper," he said his voice laced with a mix of irritation and frustration. "She fucking loved you more than anyone else , and you let her go. What kind of man are you?
Mia's POV The moment, Sylvia slammed the door shut, I sat on the cold, lifeless bed. My fingers clenched into fists, my nails digging into my palms as I tried to calm myself down. I had expected hostility, but hearing it directly, seeing the hatred in Sylvia's eyes still stung. I turned to the empty walls, the large windows overlooking the Pack's training ground, but everything filled me with hollow emptiness. Somewhere out there, Jasper was living his life. Did he even regret letting me go? Was he even looking for me? Or I had become his past already? I tightened my jaw, forcing the thoughts out of my mind. I didn't have the time to dwell on the past. Right now, I had to focus on how to survive the present. But can I? Can I ever forget my mate? Can I ever forget the man who showed me so much love in this cruel world? ******* The next morning A sharp knock on my door made me shiver in fear. I forced myself to open the door only to find a guard standing at the door. "The Alpha
Author's POV Mia and Ezra went to the hospital to visit Victoria, whom Ezra constantly referred to as Jasmine and it had Mia wondering why he called her that. She asked Ezra but he wouldn't answer her. And she became frustrated but hoping to find answers in the so called Pack. Ezra visited Jasmine, paid the hospital bill in advance and also had guards stationed at her hospital room to keep her safe before eventually leaving the hospital and drove towards the Pack. Inside the car, Mia asked a question that has been lingering on her mind all day. "Why did you choose me?" She asked quietly. "Huh?" Ezra muttered, clearly caught off guard by her question. "I mean, you must have other children. But why are you so determined to make me succeed you?" She asked, her curiosity piqued as she hoped Ezra would answer her. From the little time spend together, she had learnt that Ezra was a man of few words. He doesn't like to talk unless it's important. He was silent for a while, his feature
Mia's POV I stepped out of the taxi, and made my way towards the hospital since I had no where else to go. For the past five months, my entire life had evolved around Jasper that I had forgotten how to live alone. I needed to see my mother. Maybe her presence would somehow steady the storm brewing inside me. Her presence would make me realize that I didn't overact. I had done just the right thing. A teenager had died and he wasn't a bit remorseful. Who knows how many more teenager he would kill to fulfill his personal vendetta? The hospital was just a few blocks away, but then it seemed like eternity, my legs were trembling and each steps felt heavier than the last. As I turned towards the dark alley, dragging my box along behind me, a black van screeched to a halt beside me. My heart pounded and before I could figure out what to do, strong arms yanked me and threw me roughly inside the van. I thrashed heavily, my screams for help echoing through the night, but a hard slap landed