My heart leapt in my throat, and I felt like I couldn't breathe. "I'm not sure what you mean," I lied, though I'm sure that crack in my voice gave me away. He smirked, shaking his head slightly with his eyebrows raised. He knew, and I knew that he knew. He knew that I was lying. "So, you have no feelings for this girl at all?" Now, it wasn't just him listening, but my wolf. She was very interested in knowing the truth as well, because she herself wanted to hear that I had no feelings for Jasmine. With my heart still in my throat, I shrugged slightly. Even thinking of speaking was difficult. I could hardly get enough air into my lungs. I didn't want to waste what I was able to force down on speaking. He nodded again, pursing his lips as if he was thinking. "So, if she was to be banished,

