Jade’s pov:
By the time Luc returned with the change of clothes, the elders and even Alex’s parents had left. I took my mate’s beastly face in my hands, and told him in the sweetest tone I could manage, “I am okay now. We’re okay. Can you give back control to Alex?”
His wolf looked reluctant, as if he didn’t believe me, but soon enough the transition took place, and I helped him get dressed. Alex didn’t breathe a word out, seemingly in deep thoughts, and I didn’t dare to break the silence – not because I feared him, mind you, but because I knew he was conflicted.
Alexander Bad was known for his astounding control, and such a slip must have bruised his ego… or so I guessed.
He only spoke once he was fully dressed, “I lost control, and for that, I am sorry, Jade.”
“Why do you even feel
