Greyson - Part 3: An Alpha Billionaire Shifter Romance (The Silver Moon Pack) by Cali MacKay Read Free Book Online Page B

him, her eyes slipping shut as her lips lingered soft and hot on his. “It doesn’t have to be forever. Just until I find a new sense of normal.”
    Fuck…he hated this. Because he wanted nothing more than to give her everything she wanted. Yet he couldn’t, and he felt like a shit for it. “Juno…you know I’d do anything to see you through this.”
    “But we can’t leave. Because of the bears, because of the politics, because leaving would just be too fucking easy, and we need to stay so Flint or one of his asshole friends can’t come back and finish what they started.” Her frustration was palpable, and he couldn’t blame her for being angry with him. And yet he had to do what he thought was best for her safety—and that meant not straying away from their pack.
    Yet when her eyes welled up with tears, he hated himself for having to deny her. “Flint won’t ever touch you again, Juno—nor will anyone else, for that matter. You have my word—and I truly want to make you happy and will do whatever it takes—but not if it puts your life at risk.”
    “My life’s at risk whether I stay or go. Pack territories, sentries—even you…none of it was enough to keep Flint from attacking us. And you know that if he wasn’t killed outright, then it’s just a matter of time before he heals and becomes a threat again.” Her bottom lip trembled and he could feel her whole body tense, as he pulled her back into his arms and held her tightly to him, pulling the throw off the back of the sofa and draping it over her still naked body.
    Of course she was right—and to a huge extent, he knew what he had to do to up the stakes and make sure their enemies thought twice about attacking Juno. Because if he became alpha, no one would dare take that big a risk.
    Right now, he was just another member of the pack, and though he was stepson to the current alpha, it wasn’t a secret that Cullen was stepping down. Nor was it a secret that Kiernan would be alpha next, and many didn’t think he was up to the task. That meant it left the pack looking vulnerable—and others wouldn’t hesitate to use that vulnerability to their advantage. But if he took over as alpha, he knew his pack would unite behind him, and they’d be stronger for it.
    All he had to do is betray his brother .
    “I just need you to trust me, Juno. I’ll sort this all out—and I’ll find a way to not only keep you safe, but make you happy.” At least he damn well hoped so. He kissed the top of her head and then tilted her head back so he could kiss her mouth, her lips soft and sweet as he ignored his cock, hard against her curves.
    “You do make me happy, and I know you’re doing all you can to keep me safe—but this is all so unfamiliar to me. And… I’m scared . Scared Flint will come back, scared the bears will finally get their hands on me—and I’m scared I’ll lose you, Greyson.” She sucked in a ragged breath, sounding distraught as her eyes shimmered once more and her tears slipped down her cheeks. “Until you walked through that door and found me, I didn’t know if you were alive or dead —and that more than anything was my undoing.”
    “Hush, love…don’t cry. Not even death could keep me from your side.” He cupped her face in both his hands and kissed away her tears, salty on his lips—when she let out an anguished cry and franticly pushed him away.
    “Don’t.” She cringed and turned away from him, leaving him unsure of what he should do. “Flint…he’d lick away my tears…said they were his reward.”
    “That sick fucking bastard…” Greyson was going to murder the fucker.
    “I’m sorry... I just need a minute.” She sucked in a deep breath, and let it out before taking another. “It just caught me off guard. But…I can do this… I’m fine… And I’m not going to let that asshole continue to have a hold on me even when he’s not here.”
    “Juno…talk to me, love.” He hated not knowing what might