Chapter 115

~Jasmine~ “Stop beating yourself over it Jasmine. You are great.” The ride back home was quiet, the hum of the engine the only sound filling the tense space between us. Alpha Zephyr didn’t say much, nor did I. I was too lost in my own thoughts, still shaken by the realization of what I had almost done. It felt like I had just escaped a nightmare. The moment we arrived at Rose’s apartment, I climbed out of the car and rushed inside, barely waiting for Alpha Zephyr to leave. My heart was hammering against my ribs, emotions piling up like an avalanche, threatening to consume me. Rose was already waiting in the living room, standing near the couch with worry etched into her features. The second she saw me, her expression softened, and without hesitation, I threw myself into her arms. “I couldn’t do it,” I whispered, gripping her tightly. “I couldn’t go through with it.” The idea of erasing this life inside me had nearly shattered me. Rose held me just as tightly, her hand rubbing soothing