Chapter 227: A Heartfelt Apology

Jacob took a deep breath, feeling a knot of unease tighten in his stomach. He had messed up again, and although this situation wasn’t entirely his fault, the weight of guilt still pressed down on him. He shouldn’t have blocked Zande from his mind. The thought nagged at him as he gazed at her, aware that his actions had led to this moment of tension. After leaving to feed, Jacob had searched in vain for a human target, reluctant to touch the couple that Dedari had recently drained. Instead, he had settled for an animal, its blood barely satiating his thirst. He didn't crave blood as fiercely as his companions did; he was more accustomed to their bloodlust, but that day, he had just wanted to forget his worries. Yet, the image of the girl named Olivera lingered in his thoughts, gnawing at him. Finding shade beneath one of the large trees in the forest, he had checked for any signs of danger before he closed his mind to all forms of communication. His intent was to focus entirely on unc