Chapter3 HIDDEN FLAMES

Jax’s POV “You’ll kill my daughter at this rate, you asshole,” Kai growled, his jaw clenched. “It’s not like I want her to die too!” I snapped, my fists tightening. “Then why the hell are you doing this to her?” he barked. “I’ve respected every damn choice of yours till now, but this? This is going too far. You’ve got five days, Jax. Five. Why the hell can’t you treat her with an ounce of decency?” “I can’t control my wolf around her!” I roared, the words searing through my chest. Kai’s eyes blazed. “I gave you my blessing to be with her. Officially. You didn’t need to wait anymore! But instead of claiming her, you’re tearing her apart. She’s already confused about her feelings, and you—you’re making it worse!” Ty burst into the office, sensing the tension and moving straight to Kai, steadying his mate. “Kai’s right,” Ty said grimly. “Zara hasn’t eaten or drunk anything in days. Ingrid says her wolf and dragon feel rejected. She’s getting weaker, Jax.” I laughed bitterly, a sound that