Jasmine's POV
Stephen's declaration still rang in my ears as I gripped the steering wheel tighter. "Fine! I've found my mate and she's human!" His words had cut through the afternoon air at Luis's house like a blade.
The silence that followed felt endless. Everyone seemed frozen, unsure how to respond. Then Lina broke the quiet with her question. "When did you meet her?"
"A few weeks back," Stephen had answered, lifting his chin defiantly. "But unlike the rest of you, I didn't spend months hiding it."
His words hit their mark. We all felt the sting.
The awkward pause stretched until someone, probably Luis, let out a snort. Then we all burst into laughter, the sound filling the room until our sides ached and tears streamed down our faces. We were all guilty of the same thing, after all.
After we calmed down, we made a pact. No more secrets between us. Complete honesty from now on.
"Deal!" we shouted, placing our hands one over another in a makeshift pledge.
