The Billionaire Alpha’s Contract Lover

Chapter 153

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.

I collected myself and walked to the sink, turning on the water but only staring down at the stream before turning it off and walking out of the bathroom.

out, Jackson was there, pushing Lena away and

let’s

warning, her wolf flashing for

1. me.

you stopped to think about it. She had the gall to slap me, but she didn’t want anyone to know about it.

How utterly ridiculous.

Lena right now. Or tell Jackson, or say something to her. Anything to

her pack home,

two strikes against me, and the last thing I needed

the Wilton pack after the fight, or have it cause problems for Jackson. Anything that might come back on me negatively would likely affect my deal with Tara.

to

her next time.

let’s go.” I walked down the stairs, and Jackson politely took my hand to assist me

made it down the stairs

darkened and his hand tightened around

did this to you?” he growled out, and I could

touch my slightly swollen face, and something that

Jackson’s face. I wouldn’t have