A heartbeat of silence.
Then another.
Suddenly, his hand unclenches, releasing Jasmine’s hair with a vicious shove that sends her stumbling against the wall. She gasps as she collapses to the floor.
His bloodshot, furious eyes snap to mine, glowing red with rage.
“You f*****g b***h,” he snarls. “How did you find this place?”
He whips his head toward Jasmine, his jaw clenched as he glares at her like she’s nothing but dirt beneath his boot.
“You told her, didn’t you?” he spits. “Think she’s your savior now just because she’s mated to your precious Alpha brother?”
His hand lifts again, faster this time, ready to strike.
“Touch her again,” I growl, my voice laced with the raw edge of my wolf, “and I swear to the f*****g Goddess—I will end you.”
He freezes mid-motion, his eyes narrowi
