Chapter 809 - Whatever you choose, I’ll stand by you

Chapter 809: Chapter 809 - Whatever you choose, I’ll stand by you

Voren knew it would be selfish of him to want Jasmine to remain at the pack simply because of her new wolf, but he couldn’t ignore how valuable her abilities would be to Kael during their visits to the different packs.

With her ability to identify dishonesty, she could easily distinguish between the Alphas who had genuinely repented and those who were merely pretending to have changed their ways to escape punishment.

What would otherwise require considerable skill, lengthy investigations, and several difficult tests could now be accomplished through the abilities of one person, potentially saving them months of suspicion, uncertainty, and unnecessary complications.

Seraphine was equally delighted about the appearance of the Celestial wolf because it meant she would no longer be the only person with healing abilities in the pack.

She had been carrying the responsibility of being their sole healer and their only hope whenever serious injuries or medical emergencies arose, but with her pregnancy progressing, she knew there would eventually come a time when she wouldn’t be able to use her powers as freely as before.

Having someone else capable of taking over some of those responsibilities would be a tremendous relief, especially when she needed to prioritize her own health and that of her unborn child.

Corvine, on the other hand, was looking at the situation from a leadership perspective.

When it came to protecting the pack, having someone capable of detecting threats long before they arrived was an enormous advantage, particularly when that person could sense darkness and recognize danger before anyone else became aware of it.

From his perspective, Jasmine’s abilities made her far more valuable to the pack than she would be in the human world, where her extraordinary gifts would largely go unused while she concentrated on runway shows and photoshoots.

Liah was the only one struggling with conflicting emotions because, although she understood how important Jasmine’s new wolf would be to the pack, she also knew how much her absence would affect the modeling industry and the people who had come to depend on her.

Unfortunately, she wasn’t in a position to make the decision on Jasmine’s behalf, and asking her to abandon the life she had built in the human world simply because the pack needed her would be both selfish and unfair.

It would mean expecting her to give up one part of her life to accommodate another, and Liah couldn’t bring herself to make such a demand.

Despite the different thoughts running through their minds, nobody openly discussed the matter until Oriana finally broke the silence, her ancient voice drawing everyone’s attention.

"Jasmine, your wolf is extremely powerful, and I need to train her myself. That will take at least a month. Your mate can handle the physical strength and combat training, but I’m more concerned about developing her instincts. The Moon Goddess can communicate with you through dreams, and she often does so in codes rather than speaking plainly. Learning how to recognize and interpret those messages is another important responsibility you need to understand."

Jasmine felt torn as she looked around at the people surrounding her, noticing the expectations in their eyes, the hope, and even the unspoken need for her to remain with them.

She understood why everyone wanted her to stay, especially after learning what her new wolf could do, but she couldn’t help wondering what would happen to the other things she had worked so hard to build. When her gaze eventually settled on Kael, he offered her an encouraging smile, his expression warm and reassuring.

"Honestly, your ability to detect lies could be extremely helpful to Damon and me when we start visiting the different packs, but the decision is entirely yours. Whatever you choose, I’ll stand by you."

Jasmine smiled at his reassurance before turning toward Liah, who was clearly struggling with her own emotions. Her expression reflected both hope and concern, as though she wanted Jasmine to stay but didn’t want to be responsible for taking something important away from her.

"Jasmine, I think you should sleep on it before making a decision. The pack needs you, but I can speak to Elodie and arrange for someone else to cover your position for now."

"I can still model part-time, right?" Jasmine suddenly asked, her voice carrying a hopeful note as her eyes brightened with an idea.

Liah considered the suggestion, her mind immediately working through the possibilities. If they could find a way to accommodate Jasmine’s training and responsibilities at the pack without completely sacrificing her modeling career, then perhaps they wouldn’t have to choose between the two after all.

"Of course. I’ll tell Elodie that you had an accident and are still recovering, which should give you enough time to complete your training and accompany the others on their pack visits. Once you return, we can work out a schedule that allows you to make up for the time you’ve missed. And you know exactly what that means."

"Of course!" Jasmine agreed enthusiastically, her smile growing wider as she caught on to what Liah was suggesting. "I’ll have back-to-back photoshoots and runway shows."

Liah smiled, finally feeling relieved now that they had found a solution that could work for everyone.

"In that case, we don’t have a problem."

Corvine suddenly remembered something he had almost overlooked, and he turned toward Jasmine with a curious expression.

"Does this mean you’re going to contest for the beta position now?"

"No." Jasmine answered firmly, without needing much time to consider it. "I already have enough responsibilities, and those kids are still my priority."

Her response brought smiles to everyone’s faces, their expressions warming with admiration because, regardless of how powerful her new wolf might be or how many responsibilities came with it, Jasmine hadn’t forgotten what mattered most to her.

She would always choose the children, always put their needs first, and remain the same compassionate woman they had all come to love and respect.

Three weeks later, Voren and Seraphine attended two weddings, first Damon and Quinn’s and then Pete’s, with the celebrations taking place a week apart.

Pete’s wedding was an elegant affair held in a garden, just as Nicole had insisted, with flowers blooming in different colors throughout the venue and their sweet fragrance filling the air.

Everything was beautifully arranged, creating a romantic atmosphere that perfectly suited the occasion. Pete had also been training someone to assist him with his responsibilities, so he could comfortably leave for his honeymoon without having to depend too heavily on Kael to manage things in his absence.

Damon and Quinn’s wedding, however, was considerably more extravagant, largely because of Quinn’s parents and the fact that both Damon and Quinn knew they wouldn’t be visiting the human world regularly anymore.

They wanted to give everyone something memorable to hold on to, a celebration that would leave their loved ones with beautiful memories and reassure them that, even if distance kept them apart in the coming years, the bond they shared would remain unchanged.

One of the biggest surprises at the wedding was Ravyn’s attendance. Damon had served as Ravyn’s beta for some time, so it was only natural that he would receive an invitation, and Ravyn had chosen to honor it by attending.

His presence was a quiet acknowledgment of the relationship they had once shared, as well as the respect that remained despite everything that had happened between them.

However, after returning to the pack, Quinn suddenly found herself dealing with an unexpected problem when Mary called her a week after the wedding. From the excitement in her voice, it was obvious that she had something rather interesting to ask.

"Quinn, you mentioned that Mr. Ravyn Walker is a friend of Damon’s. We talked for a while at the wedding, and he gave me his business card, but somehow, I’ve misplaced it. Could you give me his number?"