Chapter 88

~Jasmine~ "Uhm... s..sure..." I hesitated, glancing once more at Rosè, whose eyes remained fixed on us. "Okay... so..." he chuckled nervously, his eyes darting around the room. "I'm just... never mind... I mean," his voice quivered slightly, and I understood. I let out a small laugh. "You can take your time, Alpha Zeph." "I think it would be better... you know, if we spoke privately, maybe over dinner? It's something important... you know?" He darted his tongue out nervously, licking his lips. From his body language, I had a slight idea what this might be about. I realized there was no need to avoid him as I had always done. He deserved an answer, something that could give him closure. It was high time I confronted the mate bond between Mav and me, and keeping Alpha Zeph in the dark wasn't ideal. Even a cup of coffee gets cold when left waiting. "Alright... I'll be there. What time?" I asked. His face broke into a soft smile, causing a pang of sadness to twist painfully within me. "8 p