Chapter 108

Chapter 108

KASMINE

Jaden had begun our "date" with questions and answers. No one told me I was coming for an exam

"So, tell me, Kasmine.." He leaned back against his chair, swirling the wine in his glass like he was some aristocrat about to interrogate the help. "You're what now Twenty-two?"

I blinked, fork freezing, midway to my mouth. "I'll be Twenty-one in two weeks."

He smirked. "Ah, still a baby."

My jaw tightened. "I wouldn't call myself that.

He let out a short, amused breath. "Of course, you wouldn' You probably think you're all grown up, don't you?"

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.

'It's just dinner. Get through it and go home."

Was he always this arrogant, or was he was just excelling at it tonight?

I adjusted the napkin on my lap, keeping my expression neutral as I took a sip of water. This was meeting, and within ten minutes, I already wanted to leave

s our first

I stared at him, debating the best way to answer. With words? Or by throwing my drink in his face?

Instead, I forced a smile. "I'd like to think so."

"Right," he drawled. "I suppose as a grown-up, you're busy with... what? Shopping? Gossiping? Maybe some charity work when you feel generous?"

Wow.

I let out a slow breath, forcing my fingers to relax around my fork. "I'm studying

Computer Science and Technology."

Jaden chuckled. "Cute "

Cute?

1 blinked at him. "You don't think women can handle such??

He shrugged like the answer was obvious. "Some can. But let's be honest, Kasmine, you're never going to struggle. Your family has money, connections, almost everything” He set his fork aside before continuing, “My family, which you'll be a part of soon, is also one of the most influential in the country. Whether you succeed or fail, you'll always be comfortable. That's not ambition. That's just...” He smirked. "A hobby."

That's it. I'm done..

I set my napkin down carefully, pushing my chair back. "Well, it's been a pleasure, Jaden. Truly. But I think I've had enough."

choosing

to go," I said, checking my phone. 8:30

I feel like

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anyway,

shot

sucked in a breath from

meeting his amused,

he tugged me back down, forcing me

Kasmine," he murmured, smiling and showing

he was doing me a

stared at him, disgust curling

there was ever a single doubt

was

Over. My. Dead. Body.

tried to leave, Jaden had made a spectacle of

scene.

burning to ash with every second I spent here.

Goddess. Any divine being willing to listen, please get me out of

nothing more than background noise, like the distant hum of fly too stupid to know it

happen as soon as possible," he concluded a statement, and I immediately

wedding was he

The absolute nerve to think that I'd ever agree to this

need to happen immediately?" I blinked rapidly, focusing my attention on

now.

taking a sip of

I was quiet.

boring you?" He asked, and I couldn't be more glad to answer

you are, Mr. Jaden," I answered honestly. "Didn't you say you

if weighing if I was worthy of a response, "I canceled it. Apparently, I'm enjoying your company more than you

wrong to keep a lady out this late. Don't you?" I asked with zero effort at hiding my irritation. Jaden checked his watch. "It's barely past nine, Kasmine. Besides, I have every right to keep you here for as long as I want. Your parents

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gotten the meme yet,

It. I

him apart with every Insult I had been

but I stopped where i perceived an unmistakable scent wafting into my

I hadn't gotten my wolf yet, I could still tell the scent from anywhere. What was he doing

snapped toward the restaurant

Kester.

stood just inside the doorway, scanning the

that had finally caught the scent

down to his polished shoes. His shirt, dark and fitted, sat open at the collar, the first few buttons undone, exposing a sliver of warm skin. The sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, revealing the ink curling along his forearm with bold strokes of black against tensed muscle. Heat crept up

was slightly tousled as if he'd run his fingers through it in frustration while driving

pulse roared in

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