AXEL

I lay face up in bed after dropping the call with Jasmine. In the midst of the mate bond madness, she seemed like the only thread of sanity left in my life. I was so glad when she told me she was close to the palace and would spend the night with me.

Jasmine's scent filled my senses before she stepped into my room. I felt awakened and alert. I waited anxiously for her to walk into my room. It seemed like it was taking forever. Then my door creaked softly as she entered and my brain did a ...