Chapter 51

~Jasmine~ My heart skipped a beat as I stared at them. What were they doing here? Anxiety slowly coursed through my bloodstream. A cold sweat pricked my skin, turning my palms slick. The last thing I needed was a confrontation with Rose, not amidst these people. Rose's eyes darted to mine, widening in surprise when they landed on my hand clasped possessively in Alpha Maverick's. Zeph, whose face had been lit with a wide smile, now bore a wary look, his gaze darting between Mav and me. As they slowly approached, he greeted, “Alpha Maverick, glad you could make it.” Stretching out his hands. Mav’s grip on my hand tightened possessively as he shook Zeph's hand. "Wouldn't miss it," he said, his voice low and rumbling. A shiver ran down my spine, both from his touch and the underlying possessiveness in his tone. “Jasmine? You know Alpha Maverick?” Alpha Zeph broke the silence, unable to contain his curiosity. “She’s my—” Mav began proudly, but I loudly interjected. Desperate to stop him, I