Chapter 87.

JASON.

Knock, knock…

My attempt to kiss Stacy gets disturbed after a while of trying to get back close to her once again.

I clench my jaw, holding back a curse… Damn it!

Stacy’s gaze flits to the door, her lips curving with a faint, knowing smile. “You… should get that,” she says softly, pulling back.

Her warmth slips away, and I’m left with the hollow ache of what could’ve been.

“Right,” I mutter, gritting my teeth.

I hesitantly turn away, composing myself as I open the door. I’m greeted by one of my guards—one of the few who knows about…my other illegal business. He stands there, his face tight with a message I already dread.

He dips his head. “Alpha Jason. There’s a matter that needs your attention immediately.”

I look back at Stacy, my gut twisting with regret. “Umm, I’ll be back shortly something important just came up,” I assure her, forcing a reassuring smile.

She frowns, studying me, but finally nods. “Alright. Just… be careful.”

I nod, allowing myself one last