Jax’s POV
I felt Elena’s breathing slowly return to normal. She had been shaking earlier, and I didn’t know what to do.
I simply let her do whatever she needed.
Punch me. Hit me. Shout at me…
I knew I deserved it all. Because I knew it truly was my fault.
Elena fell asleep against my chest, and I gently laid her down properly on the bed.
She mumbled something I couldn’t understand, and I saw tears falling from her cheeks.
With that, I knew the pain of reality followed her even in her dreams.
I sighed and kissed her forehead. “I love you, Elena,” I whispered, even though I knew she despised me now.
Well, I did too. I hated myself. I hated my stupid fate.
“Check her wound,” I told the pack doctor before leaving the room.
I reminded Torin and Austrien to watch over Elena because I
