Chapter 26. Defiant Rescue

BELLE

My mouth fell open as I stared up at the back of Grayson’s head. I couldn’t believe he had just spoken to my boss like that! He seriously didn’t care if I got fired, did he?

I shoved at his shoulder, trying to get him to take a step forward so I could get out of the corner he had caged me in. Of course, he wouldn’t budge.

“I’m fine—” I started.

“And who exactly are you?” Jerry asked before I could continue. I could hear the challenge in his voice. Oh God, this was not good.

“I’m her… husband,” Grayson stated. “Belle is my wife.” He sounded far too pleased to be saying that.

“No,” I immediately disagreed, shoving at his back even harder. “You’re not—”

“So you’re the asshole who broke my door,” Jerry said.

I huffed. Seriously, why was no one letting me talk? Stupid men. Now Jerry knew that Grayson was back here, even though I had promised him that my so-called ex wouldn’t ever return.

“I hate to break it to you, buddy, but yo