~Jasmine~ My mood had been buoyant since Professor Gabby’s acceptance, putting me in a playful mood as I teased Mav. But the way his gaze flicked to my lips and then locked back onto my eyes sent a jolt through me. My knees threatened to buckle beneath me. It was a look that spoke volumes, kind of like a silent conversation that ignited an undistinguished fire within me. “Let me find something suitable to wear for the event,” I said to Mav, excusing myself while feeling his eyes drilling into my retreating figure. The words were like a flimsy veil for my true motive. The truth is that my wolf was in a frenzy. She was overcome with desire, salivating over Mav’s scent, driving me to the edge, demanding that I claim him. With each passing day, she grew more restless and eager. I

