"Thank you for doing this." Nicolai said to Jasmine. He's just brought her to see one of the best licenced therapist in the city."I know I need help, and I'm happy that I'll be getting that help, so you're the one that I need to thank for helping me with this." Jasmine smiled."It's nothing."A nurse interrupted them, calling out, "Miss Jasmine?"Jasmine raised her hand, and the nurse beckoned her to follow. "The doctor is ready for you.""I can't go in with you, so I'll be here waiting for you."Jasmine instantly felt so nervous when he said that. "A...are you sure you can't go in with me?" She asked, her voice trembling.Nicolai's hand covered hers, his touch warm and calming. "I promise you'll be okay. Just focus on your session, and I'll be here, waiting for you," He said softly.''Don't leave okay?''Nicolai chuckled softly. "I won't." He promised.Jasmine took a deep breath, letting Nicolai's words soothe her. She nodded, and with one last glance at Nicolai, she followed the nu
Jasmine was savoring the snacks they'd bought earlier, enjoying the peacefulness of her room. A knock at the door broke the silence. She hastily swallowed her snack and called out, "Come in!"The door swung open, and Nicolai stepped inside, closing it behind him. His eyes widened in surprise as he took in the array of snacks spread across her bed. A bowl of ice cream sat on the bedside table, looking tantalizingly delicious.Nicolai's jaw dropped. "You're not planning to finish all that, are you?" He asked, his tone a mix of amusement and concern.Jasmine's face flushed with a shy smile. "I'm afraid I am.'' She replied, her eyes sparkling with mischief. She picked up the bowl of ice cream and took a spoonful, closing her eyes in bliss.Nicolai couldn't tell just how much ice cream she's had, so he hurriedly went to take the bowl from her. "You can't have too much of this, Jasmine. In moderation remember." He reminded her.Tears immediately welled up in Jasmine's eyes when Nicolai took
Nicolai returned to Jasmine's room, his footsteps quiet on the floor. Jasmine was fast asleep, her chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. Nicolai's gaze lingered on her peaceful face, and a small smile crept onto his lips.He first took away the chair beside her bed, then he carefully slid into bed beside her, taking care not to disturb her. As he settled in, he reached out and gently took her hand in his. Jasmine's hand was warm and soft, and Nicolai felt a surge of tenderness towards her."I'm sorry, Jasmine.'' He whispered, his voice barely audible. "I'm sorry for everything." Nicolai's eyes drifted shut, and he let out a slow breath, feeling a sense of calm wash over him.As he held Jasmine's hand, Nicolai felt his eyelids growing heavy, and he eventually drifted off to sleep.Jasmine's eyes fluttered open, her gaze locking onto Nicolai's peaceful face. She had been awake since he slipped into bed beside her, his gentle movements and soft breathing a soothing serenade.
Kent was just leaving his home when his phone rang. He quickly pulled it from his pocket and answered, his pace hastening when he saw Nicolai's name flashing on the screen."Hey, Nick," Kent said, his voice crisp and respectful. "I know I'm late, but I'm heading to the company right now, so don't..."Kent trailed off, taken aback by Nicolai's response. "That's not why I called, Kent."Kent furrowed his brow. "Really?"Nicolai's tone was firm. "Yes, I called to ask you to go check up on Jasmine and see how she is. Also... if she's up for it, bring her with you to the company."Kent's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you being serious right now? You want me to bring Jasmine to the company? Why?"Nicolai's response was cryptic. "Don't ask me any questions, just do as I say."Before Kent could press for more information, Nicolai hung up. Kent pulled the phone away from his ear, calling out in frustration. "Nick! Nick!"But the line was dead."What has gotten into him?" Kent shook his head,
''Please go in, I'll join you soon," Nicolai said to Jasmine, opening the door to his office for her. Jasmine thanked him and stepped inside, and Nicolai closed the door behind her."May I ask what Mr. Holland did to make you lose your temper like that?" Kent asked, his voice calm and measured.Nicolai's gaze narrowed, his eyes flashing with anger. Kent swallowed nervously but continued, his voice barely above a whisper. "Do you realize you could have killed that man if Jasmine hadn't intervened? You would have also risked exposing the supernatural world to humans!"Nicolai's glare made Kent's heart skip a beat, but he summoned the courage to press on. "I don't care if you're going to kill me, but I have to speak the truth."Nicolai's expression darkened, but he took a deep breath and explained, "His company is on the verge of bankruptcy, so he came to me for help, asking me to partner with him to save his company. I would have agreed if he hadn't asked me to marry his daughter as wel
''Wow." Jasmine muttered, her eyes wide with excitement. "Where's this place?" She asked, bouncing up and down.Nicolai chuckled. "It's a cinema, we're here to watch a movie."Jasmine's face lit up.''So, what kind of movie would you like to see? Romance, horror, or thriller?" Nicolai asked, his voice low and smooth.Jasmine thought for a moment, her brow furrowed in concentration. Then, her eyes sparkled, and she grinned. "Romance."Nicolai smiled, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Alright, let's go get our tickets."As they walked to the ticket counter, Nicolai explained how the cinema worked, from choosing their seats to ordering snacks. Jasmine listened attentively, her eyes wide with excitement.They got their tickets, along with a bucket of freshly popped popcorn and two cold drinks. The smell of buttery popcorn wafted through the air, making Jasmine's stomach growl with anticipation.As they walked into the cinema, the sound of murmured conversations and the soft glow of the s
While Nicolai and Jasmine were both enjoying their meal, a lady walked up to them. Her long, curly brown hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her piercing blue eyes seemed to gleam with an inner light. Her elegant black evening gown hugged her curves in all the right places, making her a stunning vision as she approached Nicolai and Jasmine's table."Nicolai Devan." She said, her husky voice confident and self-assured. "I've heard so much about you."Nicolai's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked up from his plate. "Do I know you?" He asked, his tone polite but cautious.Arianna's smile faltered for a moment before she regained her composure. "I'm Arianna Holland." She said. "My father is... acquainted with you."Nicolai's expression turned guarded, and he dropped his cutlery. "I remember your father.'' He said curtly.Arianna's eyes sparkled with a mix of curiosity and wariness. "I apologize if my presence is inconvenient.'' She said. "I wanted to acknowledge my father's.
Jasmine woke up to the sound of Clara calling her name. She slowly sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "Clara?" She asked, her voice hoarse.Clara greeted her with a warm smile. "Good morning, Jasmine.''"Good morning." Jasmine replied, she looked around the room and noticed that Nicolai wasn't there. "The Alpha has already left for work. He's arranged for the Beta, Kent, to escort you to your therapist's appointment today."''He's not taking me?" Jasmine asked, feeling a pang of disappointment.Clara's expression was sympathetic. "I'm afraid not, Jasmine. But the beta will be here shortly to take you to your appointment."Memories of the previous night's events flooded Jasmine's mind. She recalled the kiss she shared with Nicolai, and wondered if that had something to do with his sudden change of plans. She pushed the thoughts aside, assuming he must have had something important to attend to.Clara's concerned voice broke into Jasmine's thoughts. "Jasmine, are you okay?"Jasmin
Few weeks later....Kent pulled up to the entrance of the mansion in Nicolai's sleek black car. The waiting staff erupted into cheers and applause as Kent stepped out of the driver's seat.With a warm smile, Kent walked around to the passenger side and opened the door. Nicolai emerged first, cradling baby Amaya in his arms. Jasmine followed, gently holding baby Owen.As they stepped onto the driveway, the cheers grew louder. The staff, dressed in their crisp uniforms, lined the pathway to the house, beaming with joy. Samantha and Clara stood at the front, cheering the loudest."Welcome home!" Samantha shouted, waving a brightly colored banner."Congratulations on the beautiful twins!" Clara added, blowing kisses.Nicolai smiled broadly, his eyes shining with happiness, as he gazed at Jasmine and their babies. Jasmine glowed with pride, her eyes sparkling with tears.Kent smiled warmly, happy to see them so joyful. As they made their way toward the house, the staff parted to let them t
Nicolai and Kent anxiously stood outside Jasmine's ward, waiting for the doctor. Jasmine has been moved from the ER to the recovery ward, but they couldn't go in as the doctor was still carrying out some tests on her."What's taking so long?" Nicolai complained as he began pacing around."Just give it a moment, Nick. At least she's better now." Kent said with a bright smile on his face."I just can't wait to see her, Kent. I can't wait to hold her and feel it that she's truly alive."Kent walked to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. "I know. We should be thankful to the goddess for granting her a second chance. This truly is a miracle."Nicolai was about saying something when the doctor came out."How's she?" Nicolai anxiously asked.The doctor had a bright smile plastered on her lips. "It's a miracle, Alpha. Everything seems to be okay and she's stabled now, but we'll still need to keep an eye on her and it'll take a while for her injury to heal as she lacks the supernatural abil
"What do we do, doctor? It's time we take her body." A nurse asked the doctor.The doctor wiped her tears as she turned to look at the ER. She knew doing that won't be easy, and the nurse seemed scared of going in right now. "I'll handle it." She said to the nurse.The nurse slowly let out a breath of relief. "Will you really be okay? We know how the—""I'll handle it." The doctor cut her off, her voice firm.The nurse instantly swallowed her next words. "Yes, doctor."The doctor braced herself up before going into the ER. The sight before her broke her heart. She was well aware of how Nicolai had suffered when he lost Sophia; what her death turned him into. She didn't think he would be made to go through something like that again.Nicolai's head was on Jasmine's chest, crying and pleading for her to come back to him. He didn't want to let her go; he couldn't let her go.The doctor's eyes went to Kent who stood behind him, crying as well. When their eyes met, he instantly knew why she
Nicolai burst into the pack's hospital, Jasmine's limp body cradled in his arms. His clothes were soaked with her blood, and fear gripped his heart. "Doctor! Doctor!" He yelled.The doctor, caught in mid-conversation with a nurse, spun around. Her eyes widened in shock as she rushed toward Nicolai. "Alpha, what happened to her?"Nicolai's voice trembled. "S...she was stabbed."The doctor's expression turned grim. Nurses rushed over with a stretcher, gently lifting Jasmine onto it. They sped away to the ER, leaving Nicolai frantic with worry.He wanted to go in with them but a nurse blocked his path. "I'm sorry, Alpha, but you can't come in. We'll do everything we can to save her life and the babies." She reassured before leaving.Nicolai paced outside the ER, his heart racing. He prayed fervently to the moon goddess, begging her to spare Jasmine's life and that of their unborn babies.Using his supernatural hearing, Nicolai listened to the steady beep of Jasmine's heart monitor, the o
Arianna's smirk was triumphant as she spotted Nicolai waiting by his car. "Did you miss me that much that you had to come get me yourself?" She taunted, strutting toward him with Kent by her side.Nicolai's eyes flashed with anger, his jaw clenched in restraint. Arianna's teasing only fueled his rage, but he bit back his retort.Arianna rolled her eyes at his silence. "Fine, don't speak to me if you don't want to. But don't act like none of this is my fault. If you had just agreed to my father's terms, none of this would have happened."Her expression twisted in venom. "You have no idea what it's like to be locked up in that filthy cell for days. But don't worry, you'll find out soon enough. I'll make sure you feel the same pain and frustration I felt."She made to leave, but Kent grabbed her hand and pulled her back. "Not so fast." He said, his voice firm.Arianna's frown deepened. "What the hell are you doing? Let me go!"Nicolai's voice was icy. "I made a deal with your father. You
Jasmine's eyes fluttered open, her mind foggy and her head pounding. She was met with an unfamiliar ceiling, and her memories were hazy. She tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over her, forcing her back onto the bed.As she lay there, her memories slowly began to return. She recalled walking down the street, enjoying the city view, and then... and then, men grabbing her, injecting her with something.Panic set in, and Jasmine forced herself to get out of bed. She stumbled towards the door, her heart racing. She grasped the doorknob, but it wouldn't budge. The door was locked.Jasmine's panic turned to desperation. She banged on the door, crying and screaming for someone to let her go. But her pleas were met with silence. No one came, no one answered.As she continued to bang on the door, a sharp pain shot through her stomach. Jasmine winced, clutching her abdomen. She slowly slid to the ground, her vision blurring."What's happening to me?" She whispered, tears streaming
Nicolai turned to Jasmine, concern etched on his face. "Will you be alright on your own? I have a meeting I need to attend."Jasmine's gaze wandered around the office before she nodded. "I'll be fine.""This might take a while." Nicolai cautioned. "If you need anything, just step outside and let the receptionist know. She'll take care of you."Jasmine smiled reassuringly. "I'll be okay. You should get going."Nicolai's eyes lingered on hers for a moment before he leaned in, brushing his lips against hers in a brief, gentle kiss. With a nod, he excused himself and headed out to his meeting.As Nicolai closed the door behind him, Jasmine's gaze followed him, a soft smile still on her lips. She turned her attention back to the office, her eyes scanning the spacious room.She wandered over to the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing out at the breathtaking view of the city skyline. The sunlight streaming in highlighted the elegant furnishings and state-of-the-art technology that equipped Nico
SHADOW MOON PACK...."Going somewhere?" Laura heard Stephan's voice, and her hand instantly froze on the car's door handle. Her heart was beating rapidly as she slowly turned to face him. "S... Stephan." She stuttered, fear suddenly gripping her.Stephan's gaze went to the suitcase beside her, a huge frown appearing on his face, then he looked at her. "Where are you heading to, Laura?" He asked, staring intently at her. "I...I was..." Laura trailed off, not knowing how to explain herself."You what?" Stephan calmly replied, too calm for her liking. "Are you really leaving me like you said you would?" "What?" "Laura..." Stephan slowly approached her, but she moved back in fear. Laura frantically looked around her and saw that she has nowhere to escape. Her back was now pressed against the car, and Stephan used that opportunity to trap her, placing both hands at either side of her head.Laura struggled to stay calm, and seeing that Stephan has no idea of what she's up to, she decide
SHADOW MOON PACK....It's been a few days since Cruella's visit, and all this time, Laura couldn't stop thinking about her offer. She was at a loss and didn't know what to do.She was currently pacing around her room, the card Laura gave her still in her hand. "Should I really go?" She muttered to herself. "What will Stephan say when he finds out about this? Heaven knows what he'll do to me." She panicked."Then don't let him find out." Her subconscious said."But if I want to secure my position here, then I must get to Jasmine first." She said, a hint of confidence in her voice. "Jasmine can't be brought here, she can't ruin everything for me." Laura spat. She then rushed to grab a suitcase and hurriedly went to start putting some clothes in it. She's going to make her escape from here tonight.****Jasmine woke to the gentle pressure of a muscular hand wrapped around her. "Nick?" she called, a hint of surprise in her voice. She hadn't even noticed him joining her in bed."Good morni