Chapter 86.

STACY.

Jason turns to me, calm and unbothered. “This is where you’ll be staying with me.”

I blink, caught off guard once again. “But… the apartment at the pack house is perfectly fine for us—”

Jason interrupts, his tone firm but gentle. “My mansion is perfect for my family. Now, please, come inside.”

“Yay! Daddy, I will race you to the door!” Liam shouts, already rushing toward the door, too quick for me to stop him.

A few servants look on, curious, but Jason’s intense stare keeps them from coming closer. He puts a steadying hand on my back, guiding me toward the entrance.

“Welcome back home,” he murmurs, low enough that only I can hear. There’s a faint, knowing smile on his lips. “I had your old room before we got married prepared. I thought it might help you settle down.”

I pause, swallowing down the mix of emotions that rise in my throat. “I’m not here to play happy family, Jason. This is temporary.”

He doesn’t respond, but his hand lingers on my back as we step ins