Chapter 29

JACKSON'S POV

Sitting at my desk, I tried to focus on the stack of paperwork in front of me, but my mind kept drifting back to Elise.

Images of her face filled my mind, making it impossible for me to focus. I clenched my jaw, trying to shove her out of my thoughts. She’s nothing but a nobody, I tell myself. Yet, my wolf stirred inside me, growling with dissatisfaction at my attempts to deny my feelings.

I leaned back in my chair and ran a hand through my hair. The tension in my body at the thought of her refused to go away. I thought about our marriage. Even I couldn't deny the fact that Elise was the perfect wife. She was submissive and always ready to please me in all ways.

She stroked my ego and made me feel like the king that I was. She was always at my beck and call, willing to do whatever I said.

Where did it all go wrong? Why then did she ask for a divorce? I shook my head, clearing my thoughts.

I began to think of more important things. The documents I submitted to Ferri