Melonie held her ground, sticking with the idea that had formed in her head. Alexandra had seemed surprised at her request, gaze finally lifting from the floor. The Alpha seemed more displeased than before. “I will protect you, Melonie.” He objected to her request.
Melonie pursed her lips, falling slightly into her old habits of guarding her expressions. “I need to protect myself.” Not that Alpha Abrahms’ statement didn’t make her heart thump a bit harder, but she was never one to rely on someone else. She didn’t want to start.
“Then I will train you.” Alpha Abrahms stepped closer, seeming committed to his answer. Melonie stared at him in silence for several seconds, noticing Alexandra drop her gaze to the floor again. She got the feeling something was going on. Did the two get in a figh
