His Trouble Maker

Chapter 54

Chapter 54

JESSICA

Grayson is already snoring beside me.

I stare at the ceiling, listening to his steady breathing, feeling like the worst person alive, seduced him to get what I needed.

He

called me his Luna. His mate. And what didi doti

“You’re such a bitch, Jessica.*

I turn my head slightly, watching his face in the dim moonlight filtering through the window. He looks so peaceful when he’s sleeping like this. I trace my finger lightly over his jawline, feeling the scratch of stubble. “I’m sorry,” I whisper, though I’m not sure I mean it.

Carefully, I slide from under his arm, wincing when he stirs. I freeze, holding my breath until his snoring resumes. The clock on his nightstand reads 2:17 AM. Perfect. Everyone will be asleep.

*Just find the documents and get out. Nothing complicated.*

Yeah, except for the bomb he dropped about me being his freaking Luna. However, that is tomorrow’s problem.

His desk is in the corner, neat and organized–so typical Grayson. Everything has its place.

I slip across the room like a shadow, bare feet silent on the floor. The small key I’d spotted earlier–the one he thinks I didn’t notice him using -is taped under the third drawer. Classic hiding spot, Alpha.

The locked drawer slides open, and I start sifting through the files. Most are pack business, territory disputes, things I’d normally care about but not tonight. Then I see it–a thick folder with a red tab. My name.

*Why would he have a separate file on me?*

I glance back at Grayson, still blissfully unaware, one arm stretched across where I should be. His face twitches in sleep, and for a second,! almost put everything back and crawl into bed beside him.

Almost.

The first page makes my stomach drop. “Warrior Program: Final Decisions.” My eyes scan down to find my name with a bold red X beside it.

“DENIED.”

I already knew that but it still hurts the first time.

The next page is worse. It’s a recommendation. From Grayson.

“Despite Jessica Wilkinsons’s persistence, I cannot recommend her for warrior status. Her talents would be better utilized in pack childcare and community support. Effective immediately, all combat training will cease, and transition to caretaker role will begin.”

My hands shake so violently that the paper makes a soft crinkling sound. I press it flat against the desk, terrified of waking him, even as I feel my world collapsing.

the date–it was just the night

threatens to escape. Tears

difficult to reason

et her

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scream. I want to wake him up and demand mawers I want to tip

snap pictures of every page, hands trembling so badly I have

Grayson sights in his sleep and

certainty: I will never be his Luna,

don’t know how I was able to get out of that place but I found myself running, the betrayal burning hotter than the tears streaming down my face. My fingers fumbled with my phone as

of woods.

him of all people. My ex. But he was the only one

our old meeting spot, I was sobbing so hard I could barely breathe. Theo was already waiting,

opened his arms and I crashed

“It wasn’t the council’s decisión. It

at me with an expression I couldn’t quite

finally. “I kind

took a second for his words

back,

didn’t deny it. Just shoved his hands in his pockets and

let me went there and you fucking knew!?” I screamed, rushing at him and shoving him with all my strength. He barely moved. “You watched me train until I bled!

a difference if I told you?” His voice was infuriatingly

make this about him and me,” I

facade cracked, something dangerous flashing in his eyes. “You want honesty? Here it is. You were never going

are you

closer, his scent–pine and something darker–overwhelming me. “What

“…”

My voice catches in my throat as Theo leans in closer, his familiar scent making me dizzy with memories

velvet tone I know too well. “Did our mighty Alpha fina admit what everyone already

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heel hits a tree root. Nowhere to go. “That none of your business

places one arm against the tree behind me, caging me in

“Stop it,” I whisper

eyes gleam in the moonlight, predatory and knowing. “That’s why you ran to his

silence confirms everything.

what’s funny?” He traces a finger along my jawline, and I hate that I don’t immediately slap it away. “He’s

“You’re lying.”

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