Jace, Saphira and Kenry burst into my room.

Concern is written all over their faces. “Zane! What is going on? The whole packhouse is awake to your roar,” exclaims my Beta.

When they follow my angry gaze, they see my assailant lying on the ground in a corner. She rolled naked into a ball, a bunch of misery. Saphira rushes over to her and pulls her up by the shoulder.

Jasmine!

In my fatigue, I missed her scent in my bedroom. My whole mind was focused on Mercedes, which reduced my alertness. This almost cost me my life, if Jasmina had managed to mark me, my life would be over....