Max's POV
"Don't let Hardy be expelled. Please, Evan."
Jasmin remained silent for several heartbeats before finally responding, "Okay."
My head whipped toward her so fast I nearly gave myself whiplash.
What the hell? Did she just forgive that piece of garbage?
Matthew's pathetic expression instantly transformed into one of pure relief, as if he'd just been granted a divine pardon. He released her hand and spun toward Alpha Mateo with a victorious grin spreading across his face. "You heard her, Alpha Mateo. Evan was simply having fun with Hardy. They're friends, after all."
