His Trouble Maker

Chapter 154

Chapter 154

JESSICA

“Shhh, it’s okay.”

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“Grayson it hurts!” I bit my lips looking down at him kneeling infront of me. I don’t think I can do this.

His hands are warm, too warm, as they trail up my thighs, pushing the fabric of my dress higher.

“Look at me,” he commands, and I do. His eyes are dark, almost black, and they’re locked on mine like he’s trying to see straight through me. “You can handle it,” he says, his voice rough, but there’s a softness in the way his thumb strokes the edge of the wound.

I want to argue, to pull away, but I can’t. His touch is grounding, even as it sets me on fire.

“I shouldn’t have tried to copy them,” I whisper, my voice trembling.

“You never should’ve,” he murmurs, dabbing the wound with a cloth. His jaw tightens, like he’s holding back something more—anger, frustration, maybe even guilt. ” Now, look at that. It’s a big wound, huh?” he adds with a smirk, trying to lighten the mood.

I glare at him, but he just chuckles, leaning in closer. “You’re lucky it’s just a scratch,” he teases, his breath warm against my skin. “Next time, maybe think twice before jumping into something you’re not ready for.”

I look away, my eyes burning with unshed tears.

“You are so mean!”

“Yeah, I’m mean,” Grayson says with a grin, leaning back on his heels. “But you’re the one who’s dumb enough to think you can pull off those moves. What were you even trying to do? Impress someone?”

I flinch, my face heating up. “I wasn’t trying to impress anyone,” I mutter, fumbling with the hem of my dress.

“Sure, you weren’t,” he drawls, his tone dripping with sarcasm. He tosses the bloodied cloth aside and reaches for the bandage. “I mean, who doesn’t want to look like a total badass, right? Too bad you ended up looking like a clumsy idiot instead.”

I snap, my

wrapping the bandage around my thigh with a little too much force. “Relax, princess. It could’ve been worse. You could’ve broken something. Or, you know,

thanks for the comfort,” I

teasing. “But next time, maybe stick

he just laughs, standing

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I became sure of what I

mess–blood trickling from his lip, his cheek already swelling. Kade

hands trembling as I try to reach for him. The moon goddess, please, if you’re listening, don’t let him

even realize I’m saying it out loud until Kade

then his gaze locks onto Kade. And just like that, he’s on his feet, lunging at him with a roar that sends

the air out of him. Kade stumbles back, but Grayson doesn’t let up. A vicious right hook to

fists still clenched. Then he turns to me, and for a moment, the anger in his eyes softens.

crunching against the dirt. Kade groaned, trying to push himself up, but Grayson was faster. He slammed his foot down on Kade’s shoulder, pinning

growled, his voice low and

leaned in, pressing harder. The color drained from Kade’s face as he hissed in

jaw tight. He looked like

a second, almost like he was asking for help. I didn’t

his shoulders back, and his eyes swept the crowd. Every alpha around seemed

else?” he growled. He cracked his neck, still

of the alphas shifted uncomfortably. One muttered something under his breath, but Grayson’s glare shut him

to say?” Grayson took a step toward the guy, his tone daring him

chance.”

head, taking a step back, Grayson

up.

get something straight. I don’t need prayers, I don’t need help, and I sure as hell don’t need anyone thinking

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himself, his voice rising. “Come and take