Chapter 5 JASMINE'S POV

Days passed, and Emily showed up at my doorstep, apologetic. "I didn't know what came over me," she said, her eyes sincere. "I've always wanted the Alpha, and knowing you're his mate... I wasn't thinking. Please forgive me."

I understood, and we put the past behind us. Or so I thought.

"Jack wants to see you," Emily said, her voice laced with encouragement. "He's sorry for his behavior too. He was surprised you're human, and it threw him off. He's always

wanted a strong werewolf as Luna."

I agreed to meet with him, and Emily took me to his office. As she left, I stood there, nervous.

"Don't be scared, baby girl," Jack's deep voice soothed. "I'm sorry for how I acted. I shouldn't have let my emotions get the better of me."

I sat on his couch, and he joined me, gently patting my head.

"What's your name?" he asked.

"Jasmine," I replied.

"You know we're mates, right?" His crimson orbs with golden spark eyes locked onto mine.

"Yes, I do."

"Good. Again, I'm sorry for my behavior. You're... different from what I expected." I smiled, accepting his apology.

"Can you come over tomorrow?" he asked.

I nodded, and we parted ways.

As I left his office, I ran into Alec. "Hey, thanks for the other day," I said.

Alec smiled. "No problem, Jasmine. You're welcome anytime." I asked about Emily, and he pointed me to her room. But she wasn't there. Her phone lay on the bed, ringing silently. I sighed, deciding to find Jack instead.

"Alec, I'm heading out," I said, passing him in the hallway.

"Need a ride?" he offered.

"Thanks, but I'll ask Jack," I replied, seeking an excuse to spend more time with him.

I approached Jack's office, hearing faint moans. Confused, I opened the door slightly but saw no one. "Jack?" I called out quietly.

"Oh, shit, give me a few seconds," he replied, his voice muffled. I felt a pang of hurt, my eyes welling up. "What's going on?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

Jack emerged, phone in hand, and showed me the screen. He was watching porn. I struggled to believe it, but he was my mate... I felt he can't hurt me

"I'm leaving," I said, turning to go. "I just came to tell you that.

"Wait, baby girl, it's not what you think," Jack called out, but I was already gone. I found Alec and asked him to take me home. He noticed my distress but didn't pry. Once we arrived, I thanked him and went to my room, feeling weird and betrayed. Yet, I decided to trust Jack, hoping our mate bond meant something.

....

The next day, Jack arrived at my doorstep, apologetic.

"Yesterday wasn't what you thought," he explained, taking me to a restaurant to make amends. He was charming and gentlemanly, and I found myself cheering up.

As we spent more time together, we grew close. I realized I loved him. One day, in his room, he kissed me and confessed his love. I smiled, feeling the same way. "I love you too," I said.

He kissed me again, his hands wandering to my breast. I felt a flutter in my chest as he pulled off my top, kissing my neck and caressing my skin. His fingers deftly removed my bra, and he gently sucked on one nipple while caressing the other.

But as his hands drifted lower, I hesitated, my nerves getting the better of me. I held his hand, creating some distance between us.

"What's wrong?" Jack asked, concern etched on his face.

"I'm just...nervous," I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. "Is this your first time?" he asked gently.

I nodded, feeling a blush rise to my cheeks.

Jack apologized, "I didn't know. I shouldn't have pushed."

We talked for a while, and eventually, he offered to drive me home. As we parted ways, my feelings for him deepened. In the days that followed, I became obsessed with Jack, convinced that our mate bond meant forever.

But as time passed, he began to pressure me for sex. Initially hesitant, I eventually gave in, believing our bond meant we were meant to be together forever.

"I was in his room one day and our intimacy escalated quickly. His touches gave me sparks and warmth, he was caressing my skin with his fingers. But as things progressed,

I felt uneasy and nervous. Despite my discomfort, he continued, ignoring my pleas to stop. His touch, once gentle, became forceful and painful.

I cried out, but he silenced me, his eyes cold and unrecognizable. The pain overwhelmed me, and I felt trapped and helpless.

He reached his climax and Afterward, he discarded me, shoving me off the bed. 'Go clean up,' he growled, his voice devoid of empathy.

I felt shattered, my trust broken. The encounter left me reeling, questioning everything."

I stood up, pain coursing through my body, tears streaming

down my face and I went into the bathroom.

The warmth of the bathtub offered temporary solace, but my mind reeled with the realization that everything had been a ruse.

As I emerged from the bathroom, I saw Emily and Jack entwined, their lips locked in a passionate kiss. The sight reignited my tears.

Emily's gaze met mine, her smile twisted and sinister. Jack's expression turned disgusted. "Did you think I'd settle for a worthless human?" he sneered. "You're delusional, baby girl. It was fun messing with you."

Emily chimed in, her voice dripping with malice, "Get it over with already, Jack, so I can have you to myself."

Jack's words cut deep. "I, Alpha Jackson Wade, reject you, Jasmine Coker, as my mate."

The rejection felt like a piercing arrow, leaving me breathless and lightheaded.

I fled the house, running blindly through the forest until I lost my bearings. Exhausted, I collapsed onto the ground, tears streaming down my face.

Suddenly, I sensed a presence. Fear gripped me as I saw a disheveled stranger approaching, his eyes leering. I sprang up and sprinted away, but he easily overtook me, shoving me to the ground.

As he pinned me down, tearing at my clothes, his putrid stench filled my nostrils. I screamed for help, but he silenced me with punches.

Just as all hope seemed lost, Alec appeared, yanking the attacker off me. His eyes blazed with fury as he pummeled the assailant.

Relief washed over me as Alec turned to me, gathering me into his arms. "Thank you," I whispered, before darkness claimed me.