His Trouble Maker

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Chapter 157

JESSICA

“So, let me get this straight, all of you are alpha’s in your pack but then here, you’re the alpha?”

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Grayson chuckles as he settles me on his lap, his arm wrapping possessively around my waist. “That’s right,” he

says, his voice low and teasing. “But don’t let it go to your head. You’re still mine.” His fingers trace lazy circles on my hip, and I can feel the heat of his body even through my clothes.

The others are doing some rounds while I’m left with Grayson and Kade and some other alphas who look as feral and powerful as them too.

What the hell? How come I didn’t know such kind of things existed?

Kade leans against the wall, his arms crossed, watching us with a sharp gaze. “What? You didn’t tell her anything even if you’re willing to risk all of us just to save her?”

I glance at him, feeling a knot tighten in my stomach. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

Grayson’s grip on me tightens, his chin resting on my shoulder. “Ignore him,” he murmurs, his breath warm against my neck. “Kade’s just pissed because he doesn’t like sharing.”

The other alphas in the room exchange looks, their expressions unreadable but tense. One of them, a tall guy with piercing green eyes, steps forward. “She’s a hybrid, Grayson. You know what that means. She’s a risk.”

Grayson growls low in his throat, his fingers curling into my side. “She’s mine. End of discussion.”

I know that. Everyone knows that. But a risks?

What are they talking about?” I whisper, turning to Grayson.

He presses a kiss to my temple, but his jaw is tight. “Nothing you need to worry about,” he says, though his tone doesn’t convince me.

Kade pushes off the wall, his eyes narrowing. “She’s not just a risk to us, Grayson. She’s a risk to herself. You think the other packs won’t come for her?”

me turns almost painful, his protectiveness turning into something darker. “Later,

No. No.

locked my gaze at him and shook my head. If there’s something that is coming after me, I don’t need his protection. I

fingers brushing my cheek. “It’s complicated. But you’re safe

his voice cold. “You’re putting a target on all of us, Grayson. You

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I feel his body tense beneath me. “I said

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clear on his face. “You’re blinded by her, Grayson. And it’s going to get us

like I’m trapped into something here. When I told Grayson to trust me, I meant it.

whisper, my hand sliding up to his jaw. “We need to talk. What’s the plan? Why did you bring

deep breath, his fingers tracing circles on my back. “I came here because I thought they’d help us. Not question every damn decision I

You’re the one dragging a

tightens. “She’s not a

I’ve heard that before. And every time, it

like he’s trying to calm himself. “I didn’t come here for a

out. Others follow him instantly, leaving Grayson and I

pack seems to be falling

I said, trembling and trying to stop myself from crying. ” Maybe, if I run long enough, no one

his hands gripping my shoulders. “I’m not letting you

I whisper, my eyes welling up. “And

softens, his thumbs brushing against my arms. “They don’t get to decide what’s best for

into his chest, his arms

make a plan,” he murmurs into my hair. “A real one. Not just fighting, not just running. We’ll find a way to make this work. But

what if it doesn’t?” I ask, my voice muffled against his shirt. “What if the only solution is for me to

killed?”

back like he’s afraid I’ll vanish. “Then I’ll die with you,” he says, his voice low and steady.

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