Chapter 54

~Jasmine~ Sensing my presence, Mav turned, abruptly ending his call. “Is there a problem, Jasmine?” he asked, approaching me and gently tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. I wanted to question him, to understand why he was keeping secrets, but instead, I shook my head. “Nothing at all. I just came to ask for the logbook,” I replied. He seemed incredibly preoccupied, his mind elsewhere, as he handed me the Grand Prime’s logbook. “Thanks,” I said, turning to leave. Just as I reached the door, he stopped me. “Wait, Jasmine. Something’s wrong, isn’t it?” he asked, and I paused. “Don’t worry about it,” I murmured. I gasped, clutching my stomach, the logbook slipping from my grasp and falling to the floor with a dull thud. “Jasmine, what is it?” Mav’s voice was laced with panic as he rushed to my side. The pain intensified, throbbing harshly, twisting my insides and causing my wolf to double over in agonizing protest. My back cramped violently, each spasm feeling like a jagged saw tearin