Chapter41:

Jasmine flinched as she sharply turned around. "Samantha!" She called, sighing in relief. "I...It's you." She stuttered. "You scared me." "I'm sorry, but what are you doing here? I'm not sure you know this, but no one is allowed to come into the Alpha's room unless you're here to clean."  "I'm sorry, I was just looking for him, and when I saw the door open, I couldn't resist coming in to check if he's here." "He isn't, the Alpha already left for work." "What?" Jasmine furrowed her brow. "But that's not the time he usually leaves for work." "I know right, but maybe he's got something important to do.'' Samantha shrugged.  "Really, Nick? All because of me? You're really putting so much effort into making sure we never see each other. How long will this continue, Nick? For how long will you continue to avoid me?" Jasmine thought. "Come on, Jasmine. We better leave or we'll both get in trouble." Samantha gently took her arm and led her out of Nicolai's room.  *** Mr. Holland was on a busin