Chapter 79

Grayson and I cuddle on the couch for a little while longer until he begrudgingly informs me that he has to continue training. After a bit of lecturing from me about shirking his duties, he tells me that any time he feels my pain, fear or sadness he will come to me no matter how busy he is. That earns him endless kisses from me. Before he leaves, I tell him my worries about the plan Elle has concocted for tomorrow. "I'm just worried that you and the other members of the pack could get hurt protecting me. I would be devastated if someone dies in my place." "No one's dying," Grayson says as he tightens his grip on me. It seems more like he's trying to convince himself that no harm will come to me. He is keeping me away from my shift at Java tomorrow, so I really don't see how it's even possible for me to be in danger. It's him I'm worried about. "Promise me you'll be safe," I whisper, my forehead resting on his chest. His chin rests on the top of my head as he exhales. "I promise, baby.