Chapter 44

Alyssa POV

The ride home is tense. I know for a fact that if Christine hadn’t walked into the room, all hell would’ve broken loose right there—with Zuri and me stuck in the middle of it.

It was clear as fucking day that Gray didn’t like that they stood up for me. It didn’t sit well with him that they were willing to defy him, even if it meant fracturing their brotherhood ties. That spoke louder than any of the lies they told him today. It proves that they care about me, that I’m more than just his sister to them.

But what the hell are we doing? I can’t allow this to continue. I need to leave. I’m putting them at risk and if Gray decides to hurt them because of me...I saw the way his eyes darkened with malice. He’ll punish them. He’ll make them pay.

I suck in a shaky breath, trying to steady myself. King catches my gaze through the rearview mirror, his eyes narrowed with concern, while Niko’s head snaps in my direction.

“Sweet girl, what’s wrong?”