Chapter 166 PIPER The mirror in my room reflected the bruise on my cheek .

It was light , but I could still see it even after putting on powder to hide it .

I didnt like that it was still there .

It reminded me of Warricks anger and my mistake in trusting him .

A knock sounded on my door , loud and eager .

I knew it was him before I even opened the door .

Warrick didnt wait to be invited in , I then stepped across the threshold , and as soon as I turned the knob .

T Piper , he said , his voice low but filled with irritation .

What you doing up here ? You should be with the others showing unity .

are I crossed my arms and kept the door open behind him .

Unity , Warrick ? Like what you showed me last night when you grabbed me ? His face became serious and for a moment , I thought he might deny it .

Instead , he let out a sharp breath , his hands moving at his sides .

Chapter 166 Youre making this a bigger deal than it is .

Am I ? I moved a bit closer , making him look at me .

Because I dont believe its right to leave marks on me at all .

He tried to reach for me , but I stepped back .

Piper .

he said , his voice becoming gentler .

You know how much stress Im under .

You know what this alliance means for both our packs .

I cant have you doubting me all the time .

That doesnt give you the right to touch me like that .

I said , my voice trembling even though I tried to stay calm , as I stepped up to him .

His jaw tightened but he didnt respond immediately , he stepped back from me and looked away .

I continued , stepping

Not once .

Not ever .

it happens again Warrick , Ill end this

else , something that made my stomach You wouldnt dare

hold his gaze even though every instinct screamed at me to kok away , for me to give up and not push too hard , for me to walk away , but

me , I growled

between us was a physical thing , crackling in the air like

and turned away , pacing the

said , not looking at me

have been

But okay .

you , Ill keep my feelings in check

For now .

? My voice was louder

and I couldnt tell what he was thinking

about

about staying

! he clicked his tongue

, I balled my fists so tight , that

to the door and slammed it shut after him

I walked to my bed and I slumped on it in a seated

believed I could deal with Warrick

that I was strong enough to make this partnership work for

now , in the quiet of my room ,

166 Knock

turned to the door and stared at it for

knock this time was gentle , unsure

Evanders

a steadying breath before opening the

partially

his eyes , those lilac eyes that always seemed to see straight through

saw him leave , he said , stepping into the room without waiting for an invitation

?

I went to the mirror to fix the powder on my

Piper .

voice was gentle but

angry ? That I messed up ? That I thought I could do what was best for the pack and ended up in a worse spot than before

want you to say youll let me help , he said ,

at him , not sure how to

do this by yourself , he said , looking

like to be stuck , Piper

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