I was startled and quickly stepped forward to shield Jeseni behind me.
Alpha Mike’s raised fist hovered in the air, but it never came down. He just stared at me in disbelief.
Seeing me protect another man so firmly, he must have been feeling some sort of discomfort, right?
The once timid me would only have been brave for him. But now, that bravery no longer belonged solely to him.
The girl who loved him unconditionally was long gone.
Taking advantage of Alpha Mike’s daze, I pulled Jeseni and ran. We didn’t stop until we reached an empty street, where I exhaled deeply, releasing all the tension in my chest.
Then, I punched Jeseni’s chest. Though it was more for show than anything else, I scolded him angrily, “He’s the head of the Bring Pack. Even Jesery has to be cautious around him.
