Chapter 144: Sacred Mating Ceremony
(Jasper Kane's POV)
"Are you sure the slipper is in this room and not outside?" I mused, scanning the chaos around us.
My eyes landed on Talia, who was standing near the window with her arms crossed, looking far too smug for someone who was supposed to be helping us find the missing slipper.
A sudden idea struck me. I had searched everywhere except... well, everywhere except the most obvious place.
"Talia," I called out casually, "I think I found something in the private bath. Can you come check?"
She raised an eyebrow but followed me into the moonstone-tiled bathroom. The moment we were alone, I spun around and trapped her against the sink, my hands braced on either side of her.
"Has anyone told you that you're different today?" I whispere
