Before leaving, Griffon issued a warning.

"Just because Jackson broke off the mating agreement doesn't mean that the Sterling pack will allow him to do so. He'll be my brother-in-law sooner or later. Don't even think about getting him to fight against

the whole pack for you."

After saying that, Griffon turned around and walked to the door.

Once he was gone and the door was closed behind him, I heaved a deep sigh of relief.

Every time I faced him, my body filled with an indescribable pressure.

I wasn't sure if I was afraid of him or if I was fearful that I wouldn't be able to control my feelings for him.

Fortunately, my impulse had been to lie to him regarding any desire I had for him.

Otherwise, who knew how he would have reacted. It could have been anything from disgust to laughter.

but only staring down at

out, Jackson was there, pushing Lena away and walking

Palmer, let's

she was afraid I would say something to Jackson about her slapping me. Which was quite funny when you stopped to think about it. She had the gall to slap me, but she didn't want anyone

How utterly ridiculous.

to her. Anything to burn off everything I was feeling toward her,

was already two strikes against me, and the

center of attention, nor did I want to be hated by the Wilton pack after the fight, or have it cause problems for Jackson. Anything that

anger and decided to find a chance to

down the stairs, and Jackson politely took my hand

as if to confirm that I'd made it down the stairs okay and that it was safe

his face darkened

he growled out, and

slightly swollen face, and something

saw the look on Jackson's face. I wouldn't have expected him to feel sorry for

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