Chapter 110

“Hey,” Ethan called out, his gaze fixed on Axel as he emerged from the toilet for the third time that day. Concern etched his features as he approached.

“You okay?” Ethan inquired, a note of genuine worry in his voice. Axel wearily slumped into a seat, his discomfort evident.

“Yes,” Axel replied, exhaling with a sigh. “Just feel a bit bloated,” he confessed, the aftermath of Jasmine’s br ownies taking a toll on him. Despite the digestive distress, Axel found himself unable to complain. If he was presented with those bro wnies once more, he knew he would still indulge without hesitation.

The car ride to work that morning with Jasmine carried a lingering awkwardness due the way he had left her house the previous night. Fortunately, she made no comments about how he left. She didn’t say a word.

He felt bad, she had invested time and effort, spending hours cooking for him, and he had left in such a

manner.

He sighed.

The absence of a wolf was a sensitive topic for him but what had truly scared him shitless however, was the unexpected happiness he felt last night he felt happy and contended for the first time in a long time. It had been so long it felt strange.

Jasmine’s thoughtful gestures, from waiting for him to cooking and sharing dinner, created a moment of genuine happiness. In that instance, he had been so happy and entertained by her tales, he laughed, and an even rarer thing happened, his eyes glowed.

“Do I deserve to feel this happy?” he wondered, the question lingering in his mind.

A resounding “No.” Echoed from the back of his thoughts. He didn’t deserve to be happy, not after what

he had done.

He had shattered his family, transforming his once-loving father into something unrecognizable due to the mistakes he had made. He believed he deserved to be alone, accepting his solitude, but then suddenly, Jasmine entered his life like a sledgehammer, breaking through his barriers with her wide eyes, innocence, and disarming smile. He found himself rapidly losing control to her charm.

His hunting echo of his father’s harsh words reverberated in his ears: “Are you hurt? Good. You deserve to feel hurt and pain. For the rest of your life, you should live miserably.”

That night, he was sitting on the floor amidst broken glasses, a young child at the time. Many years had passed, but the memory lingered without fading. He felt he had no right to experience happiness. He couldn’t afford to become entangled with someone or lose himself. With that thought in mind, he decisively grabbed his phone. Though he couldn’t admit it, he was falling rapidly for her. It seemed best to put a stop to it.

After the first ring, she eagerly picked up.

“Hey.” Jasmine’s voice, usually vibrant, carried a hint of excitement. She always sounded genuinely happy to hear from him.

He struggled to find the right words.

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“I’m sorry, but I can’t take you to work and back anymore.” He finally mustered the courage to say.

you working

“No.” He replied.

“Traveling?” She probed again.

conversation turned

Jasmine’s smile evaporated instantly.

everything alright?” She inquired, concern

“Yes,” Another brief reply.,

She asked quietly, her voice trembling

Jasmine felt the distance

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thought inwardly. “We’re back to one-word answers?” She couldn’t help but ask. “It would be best we went back to

do you mean?”

delivering an unspoken message which

up barriers and walls between them. Walls she’d tried

ask. Just last night, it felt like they were getting closer until he

the rides those days, Axel.” She expressed

as he hung up, leaving her with a pang

herself, attempting to laugh off the pain. Yet, it felt like

be seeing him

yes, but it wouldn’t be the same. Just car rides?

day had become a comforting routine she had grown accustomed to, one she would

cherished, and those quiet evening rides spent. together, she seated in

whenever it became cold, it was twice her size and she would nestle into it enwrapped in his scent and loving every moment of

cold exterior and numerous barriers, they were gradually spending more time together

but she would respect his decision. He didn’t want her around. She couldn’t help but smile sadly. It seemed like nob*dy ever wanted her

pile of work, Jasmine finally left the company building. A

Jasmine,” he said as he walked

turned to face

me to come

“What?”

give you a ride

of annoyance. Why was he sending someone to fetch her after clearly pushing her away? It felt like she was being

be fine,” she muttered,

myself,” she added under

the pack house?” Ethan asked, his voice raised

best for you” Ethan said, his honesty carrying a weight of concern. “I mean, you were becoming

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