The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 224

Everything he said replayed in my mind, one thought after another,

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Why me? What was it about me that made him feel this way? My life was already a wreck–I couldn’t afford to make it any worse.

I took a step back, shaking my head in denial,

Grayson’s eyes suddenly widened, as if he had spotted something behind me. I instinctively started to turn around, but before I could, he lunged forward, wrapping his arms around me and twisting us to the

side.

Shock froze me in place.

It took a few seconds to process what had just happened–I had nearly been hit by a car. Grayson had pulled me out of the way just in time.

glimpse of the driver. He wasn’t looking at me with concern or checking to see if I was okay–no, his gaze was calculating, as if he had been trying

my spine. That couldn’t be right… Was

“Are you okay?”

I looked up into his eyes, and for the first time, I

made

how close we were, I quickly pushed him away and took a step

loose strand of hair behind my ear.

said, his voice steady. “I came to this pack for you. All I’m asking for is a

my gaze to

me,” I countered, “but you

expression darkened. “Of course, it’s my condition. If I didn’t set terms, would you ever consider being with me? You’ve spent the last six years shutting every

as I ran a hand through my hair. “So you are

gave a small nod, then abruptly turned on his

called out as he walked toward his car. A wave of panic

glanced back at

my answer,” he said simply. “It’s your life. I won’t force

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