Chapter 128

~Jasmine~ “I missed you.” I sat beside Mav’s hospital bed, my fingers lightly tracing the back of his hand. “Oh, I missed you more my sweet Jass.” He said, slightly patting my head. I saw the exhaustion, the pain he was trying to mask. “Mav,” I whispered, my thumbs brushing over his cheekbones. “You don’t have to pretend with me.” His smirk faltered for a brief moment before he leaned into my touch, exhaling softly. “I know,” he admitted. “But I don’t want you worrying.” I let out a soft huff. “Too late for that.” Mav chuckled, but even that seemed to take effort. “You always see right through me, don’t you?” I nodded, pressing a kiss to his forehead. “Every time.” Before he could respond, the door swung open, and the doctor strode in, his gaze sweeping over Mav. “Well, Alpha Maverick, let’s see how you’re doing.” Mav groaned. “Save yourself the trouble. Just sign the discharge papers.” The doctor arched a brow. “You were stabbed and lost a significant amount of blood. You need rest, n