That familiar feeling of being protected welled up in me again.
It made me want to hide.
And it made me feel even more embarrassed.
Because I didn’t want to owe anyone anything, and I didn’t want to fall into another relationship so soon.
Benjamin didn’t move aside. He only added calmly, “He also said your emotions are leaking right now. William will be able to scent them.”
“Julie.”
Before I could refuse, Adrian blurred to my side.
The way he called my name always sounded like a reminder—that I used to belong to him.
My throat tightened. I forced myself not to turn around.
I wanted to run away.
“What are you doing here?” His voice wasn’t loud, but it was enough to make a few people nearby prick up their ears. “Depending on Kyle’s ticket?”
I finally turned and looked at him.
My
