Chapter 30
“I’ll just go ahead and check on my younger cousins. Do you want to come with me or…”
I was about to nod and follow Dylan, but out of the corner of my eye, I caught his aunts and uncles watching me. They looked like predators waiting for the alpha to leave so they could close in on the prey. My survival instinct kicked in immediately, and I changed my mind.
“Go ahead. I’ll just stay here,” I replied, giving him a small smile.
Dylan’s brow furrowed, clearly surprised that I was opting to stay behind in the "lion's den," but he saw the look in my eyes and knew I wasn't budging. He sighed and shook his head.
“All right. I’ll be back soon,” he remarked, leaning in to brush a casual kiss against my cheek. I nodded, maintaining my composure as I watched him walk away.
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