Chapter 53

I'm on my feet quickly as I try to diffuse the tension. I place my hand on my mate's chest as I urge him to allow space between him and his "target." "Okay Gray, he didn't mean any disrespect." He backs away and turns to me as he takes a deep breath through his nose. "Although," I begin as I bite my lip and play with my fingers nervously, "he does kind of have a point." I smile at him to try to ease his mind. He's not amused with my taking Cooper's side. His face remains expressionless as he awaits my explanation. "It's just that- well, you don't have to sit here while we study. Don't feel obligated to spend all of your time with me." Grayson's bottom lip pouts out as I say this. "But I want to spend all my time with you." The big bad Alpha that was just threatening my friend not ten seconds ago is now pouting like a five year old. He honestly looks pretty adorable like this. Usually I'm the one showing my sensitive side, but I'm really enjoying his clingy and soft side. "I wanna spend