#Chapter 335 – Mini One

Slowly, I shake my head. Because even if my grandmother hadn’t forbidden it, I still know that it’s true. That I still want Luca – he’s still my mate. Jackson nods, closing his eyes just for a moment, processing it. And I feel the hurt swelling down the bond, but also feel him shutting it down, not wanting to let me feel that. Not wanting me to feel guilt. I sigh, wiggling a little so that I rest lower against Jackson’s body, resting my head on his chest, tucked beneath his chin. He tightens his arms. “Even if…even if I gave you my mark, though, Ariel…it wouldn’t have been right. Your scent would have changed, and everyone would have known, and people would have figured out that you’re a girl. It would have been a big deal – and you have so much on your plate already.” I sigh, nodding, knowing that he’s right. Still, my wolf bares her teeth, disappointed. Our mark, she growls, inwardly, just to me. We need it. Want it. Ours. I murmur softly to her, stroking a hand over h