“I have an online business meeting,” he said calmly. Then he turned and walked out of the room.
Just like that, leaving me there with the book.
My wolf huffed in annoyance. “Unbelievable,” I muttered under my breath. Still, after a long sigh, I got up and grabbed the book.
A deal was a deal. And besides… Jasper was still just a kid. I walked down the hall and knocked on his door.
“Come in.”
When I opened the door, Jasper was already lying in bed. But the moment he saw me, his face dropped like a wolf pup who had just been told dinner was canceled.
“Why isn’t Dad here?” he asked immediately.
“Your dad is busy,” I said, walking inside. I sat on the edge of the bed.
“You will have to make do with me tonight.” Jasper frowned deeply, but eventually he sighed and closed his eyes.
I open
