CHAPTER NINETY TWO

—HADES

I jolt awake, my heart racing and my breath coming in short gasps. I throw off the blanket, my skin slick with sweat, and my wolf, Hills, is on high alert, sensing my distress.

I hate these nightmares, these shitty, recurring blasts from the past that haunt me every time I close my eyes. I thought I'd finally overcome them, but they linger, refusing to be extinguished.

I toss off the covers and get out of bed, trying to shake off the lingering fear and anxiety.

The morning sun is still visible in the sky— proof that I haven’t slept more than an hour.

Despite the nightmares, I feel a sense of optimism, a sense of renewal. And I know exactly why - yesterday with Jasmine was incredible.

It was an unexpected turn of events, but it did what it needed to do. It reminded me that life is full of surprises, and sometimes, those surprises can be— Jasmine.

I walk out of the room, trying to clear my head, trying to process my emotions. I don't know why I took so long to mark Jasmine, t