Chapter 161

Alyssa POV

I wake up to the warm sensation of lips trailing along my neck, alternating between sweet kisses and slow, teasing licks. A sleepy moan slips from my lips before I even register what’s happening, my fingers instinctively sliding up his forearms as he braces himself above me.

“Wake up, sweet girl,” Niko murmurs, his voice a husky whisper before he finally claims my lips in a slow, lingering kiss. “Gray’s gonna be here soon.”

My eyes fly open, and any trace of sleep-induced arousal instantly evaporates.

“Why?” My voice is still thick with sleep, but the tension already coils in my stomach, bracing for whatever bullshit is about to come next.

I just saw him last night. What the fuck does he want now?

As I push myself up, Niko shifts off me, giving me space. I glance around, realizing King and Mason are already gone. Damn. How the hell did I end up being the last one awake?

Niko scrubs a hand through his hair, exhaling. “Club b