Chapter 46. A Princess

Brendon stared at the closed door with no reaction. She was beautiful when she wasn't being arrogant. All he could think about was the smell of her perfume and the mouth he had almost stooped to kiss.

He turned to go wait in the living room and when he turned back Jasmine was standing in front of him, now with the owl on her shoulder. He was startled, but pleased to see her as he had seen her many years ago in the forest.

"I'm very happy with what you've done today." She said without preamble.

"I did it for you... There were times when I wanted to turn my back and never speak to her again." Brendon didn't know why he was lying, but he was. For the first time, a woman other than Jasmine made him think about commitment.

"She deserves to be treated like a princess." Jasmine said dreamily. "You already know what a bloodthirsty species you are, and that the men in your hierarchy are the providers of Alphas and