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

Palmer, let’s

were narrowed with warning, her wolf flashing for a second. Likely, she was afraid I

1. me.

the

How utterly ridiculous.

Or tell Jackson, or say something to her. Anything to burn off everything I was feeling toward her, but this was the Wilton pack’s

was I a guest in her pack

already two strikes against me, and the last thing I needed was a third.

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

my anger and decided to

her next time.

Jackson politely took my hand to assist

bottom, he looked over at me as if to confirm that I’d made it down the stairs

than let go, his face darkened and his hand tightened around

you?” he growled out, and I could hear his wolf rising to the surface.

face, and something that looked

face. I wouldn’t have expected him