After leaving Sabien, Jasper walked through the wooded area deep in thought while heading back into their pack territory. His and Chaisoryʻs relationship has been strained over the years. He realizes and he knows she does too that there is no love shared between them mainly due to how he has treated her horribly over the years. When they first met, the mate bond was strong as is with all mates. He worshipped the ground she walked on as she did his. He loved that his mate was beautiful and smart. She worked hard alongside himself to build up the renewable energy side of her familyʻs business. But soon work became a priority for both of them. Their bond slowly drifted apart and Jasper started belittling Chais to make her feel inadequate as a mate. Chais's sense of self-worth was shot
