Five Alphas Kneel for Me (Isabella) novel Chapter 181

Chapter 181

I tried to hack away, but collided with the wall with a thud.

Thump! I winced, looking at Grayson, my gaze avoiding his. “Brother…” My voice, soft and slightly petulant, was like a kitten’s purr meant disarm him.

My wolf whined, seeking comfort.

But he remained impassive, his aura intense and commanding. His wolf was a coiled spring, ready to strike. I felt his anger, my hear pounded. “Isabella, do you know what you did?” His voice was low and hoarse, each word vibrating with barely controlled fury.

“I do,” I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down.“Grayson, I’m not a pup; I know what I’m doing.”

“You know?” He sneered.“You know, but you still went to that abandoned den alone? You still fought with them?” His wolf growled, a low rumble in his chest.

I looked at him, my gaze firm. “Grayson, I’m not as weak as you think; I have control; I wouldn’t let myself get hurt.” My wolf felt powerful, even victorious. I had my past life experiences; I knew their fighting styles; I’d anticipated everything. It had gone as planned; I’d subdued them easily. But I couldn’t tell Grayson this.

“You have control?” His voice rose. “You have control and still put yourself in danger?” His wolf was restless, anxious.

“Grayson, it was the quickest way to get the answers I needed,” my in my wolf’s gaze.

voice was soft yet firm. I looked into his eyes; there was no hesitation or fear

Grayson stared at me, emotions swirling in his eyes like a stormy sky.

His wolf was conflicted, torn between anger and concern. He pressed his lips together, silent, just watching me, like he was trying to see into my very soul. The air was thick, suffocating. My heart pounded so loudly I could hear it echo in the den.

“But I was worrying about you,” his voice was low and hoarse, his anger softening.“Don’t you trust me?” His wolf’s scent softened, laced with vulnerability.

My heart trembled; he was angry and worried.

My wolf responded to his vulnerability. I lowered my head, avoiding his eyes, my voice softer.“Grayson, I’m sorry; I won’t do it again.” I shouldn’t have let my feelings for the Miller brothers affect my relationship with Grayson. My wolf felt a pang of guilt.

His anger subsided slightly, seeing my obedience.

His wolf seemed to relax just a little.

He grunted, and I stepped forward, tugging his sleeve. “I promise I won’t put myself in danger again; I’ll tell you immediately if anything happens.”

Finally, he seemed satisfied.

His wolf relaxed. He led me to the table, seating me gently.

He pulled me to the table, seating me.“You must be hungry after all this.”

His tone was softer now, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.

I sensed something was implied; I was unsure whether to nod or not.

My wolf was confused.

His

eyes were warm, and it changed the atmosphere.

I couldn’t tell if he was joking or not, so I just nodded. He saw my confusion and finally cracked a genuine smile, the ice in his eyes melting. Hi: wolf’s scent was warm and inviting.