—JASMINE Hades enters the room with a deliberate stride, his eyes flicking towards the doorway where Alison has just departed, a brief, piercing glance before his gaze moves toward me.His gaze catches my face, and he's instantly drawn to the tears welling and dropping tears around my eyes. With a swift motion, he closes the distance between us, his hand grasping mine, holding it captive as he prevents me from brushing away the tear droplets. His grip is firm, yet gentle, his eyes locked on mine with a deep understanding and concern, as if the sight of my tears has awakened a fierce protectiveness within him.“What’s wrong?” His voice is thick and demanding.“It’s nothing” I lie, hoping to get out of the question.“You can’t possibly think I’ll believe that when your eyes are clogged with tears” He scoffs.“It’s nothing” I say almost quietly.“I will not believe such nonsense, now you will tell me what happened” His voice is low and husky, yet resonates with a quiet power that i
—JASMINE It’s been exactly five minutes since Enora left this room, but I still can’t get her out of my head.My mind is racing with doubts and fears, despite my efforts to reassure myself that everything is fine. Enora’s expression wasn’t right. I don’t know what was wrong about it but I can tell.I want to believe I’m being paranoid but my instincts are so transfixed on this.Q I’llI force myself to shift my focus away from the swirling thoughts and worries, refusing to let them consume me. Instead, I retreat to the sanctuary of my bed, taking in its comforting warmth. As I lie down, I take a few deep breaths, slowly gathering my scattered senses and attempting to quiet my mind. My goal is to recharge and find some sort of calmness before dinner, knowing that if I don't, my anxiety – which I've come to personify as Hades— will only intensify, threatening to devour me whole. Even if he's suddenly kind and charming, Hades words still hold a power over me that I can't seem to
—JASMINE An IV fluid was administered and fixed on my arm right away in order to calm my system and wash out or remove whatever it was that I had consumed that had worked as a poison to my entire system. While I am lying on the bed and seeing everyone in front of me, I let out a sigh of breath.It’s been six minutes or more since this treatment began, and I can feel my entire body system already responding positively to it. Though I feel weak, I don’t feel nauseous or endangered anymore.Enora is standing at the end of the room, sobbing, and Alison is looking like she’s sympathizing with me.What a fake.I don’t want to believe it, but I think, No, scratch that, I don’t think, I know Alison has something to do with this.Hades does not look happy and neither does anyone.As he thanks the Doctor, the doctor smiles and begins.“The situation isn’t too critical, it could’ve been if I wasn’t called earlier and the fact that she is pregnant I noticed that the only herb that can’t a
—JASMINEAlison is the devil herself!I attempt to sit up straighter, eager to focus on Enora's words, but she swiftly intervenes, her eyes brimming with tears. With a gentle yet firm gesture, she places her hand on my shoulder, guiding me back into a reclined position. "Please, you're still under treatment," she whispers, her voice laced with concern. Her tender touch and soothing tone convey a deep care for my well-being, and I sense her anxiety about my condition. I sigh and decide to listen to her.As I settle back, I feel a wave of gratitude toward Enora for her compassion and dedication to my recovery. Her hand lingers on my shoulder, a comforting presence that reassures me I'm not alone.And after letting her recollect herself I ask.“Alison threatened you to poison me?”I scoff.“Please” she sighs and glances at the door close like Alison’s still there.“Whatever did she say to you?” I scoff.I wonder how that manipulative woman managed to seriously influence Enora's thoug
—JASMINEIt's been two days, exactly 48 hours since the incident with Enora, and an eerie silence has taken over the household. The once-bustling hallways and living area are now filled with an air of tension and anxiousness. Every servant is treading on eggshells, their usual chatter and clatter replaced by hushed whispers and deliberate movements.Hades still remains oblivious to the truth, his mind is still clouded by the misconception that Enora was the one who poisoned me. The reality, that Allison was the true culprit And I hate the fact that no one can tell him that it’s Alison’s fault. Because he will never believe.As all he can see is Alison being my best friend.Hades' misplaced anger and suspicion towards Enora hang like a dark cloud, threatening to unleash a storm of violence that could further tear apart the already shaky tension within the household.It's as if everyone is holding their breath, waiting for the storm to pass, their diligence and caution a palpable att
—JASMINE As I slowly open my eyes, I'm greeted by a darkness so thick it feels like a physical presence.The smell of something rotten hits my nose and I get nauseous immediately.With my hand over my nose, to keep that horrid smell out, I try to move, but a sharp pain shoots through my body like a thousand knives stabbing me at once and it causes me to cough. I start to cough and realize the place is empty and is echoing my every sound.My body's slumped on the harsh concrete floor, the chill of it seeping into my skin and bones like a cold mist. I can feel my skin recoil at the icy touch, like a thousand tiny pinpricks. With a surge of adrenaline, I force myself to get up and to start moving, pushing my hands out in front of me like a blind person feeling their way through the darkness. I almost start sobbing when I recall the man in the yard who abducted me.How the hell did they get into the main pack house?With so many bodyguards, they still managed their way through and b
—HADES I storm into the hospital Alison is, my dominant presence commanding attention. I'm swiftly directed to the ward where Alison is being treated, my sense of urgency palpable. Upon entering, I'm immediately drawn to her bedside, my eyes locking onto her vulnerable form. I'm met with a sight that makes my blood boil - her fragile body looks bruised and battered, and bandages cover every part that is bruised.She looks pale and immediately her eyes start to water when she lays eyes on me.My instincts scream at me to protect and defend her, to erase every trace of harm and pain. It hasn’t been two days since the incident with Naomi, and now there’s this with Alison?What the fuck is going on?Is this some sort of curse now? To have the women in my life meet doom?“Hades” Alison’s voice is calm and shaky as she cries.“Thank you so much for coming, I have no one—“Shh” I shun her.I take her hand in mine, my grip firm and reassuring, my presence a testament to my unwavering su
—HADES As my wolf comes to a halt after reaching a certain destination, I transform back into my human form, and the scent and sensation of jasmine envelop me so completely that I feel like I've become her. The fragrance is almost palpable, wrapping around me like a tangible embrace.What in the world happened to her?My jasmine!The intensity of her suffering resonates deeply within me, and I can feel its echoes reverberating through every fiber of my being. It's as if my body is attempting to shield itself from the anguish, trying to numb the pain that threatens to consume me. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the same jasmine I left at the main pack house, safe and sound with the house guarded, is the same one in danger.No fucking way.As I take in my surroundings, I'm met with a bleak and horrible sight. I am deep in the woods that is so far away from the silvermist pack and it looks like a place danger itself will rewrite.There is a small, ugly loo