Ellio remained staring at space. It took him a while to gaze over the Alpha. "If I did not sneak into the carriage, the Phoenixes won't let you get in here. Why can't you just thank me, you ungrateful dog?!"
Xorran sighed, not because he has been called by that name again but because of Ellio's stubbornness.
"All of the other guardians dislike me for certain reasons, human." The Alpha's tone was now a bit raised. "I am superior in terms of strength and now that a weakness has appeared, the only thing they could get revenge is through you."
"You claimed me, Xorran. There is a barrier protecting me against them. I would never let them go near and hurt m―"
"But you have let Salem."
Ellio paused.
"Twice," Xorran added with bitterness and betrayal in his tone. "You are easy to fool. I
