Jake POV
"What is the deal with you and Aylin?"
Rowan seemed to relax beneath my grip, his annoyance gradually giving way to nervousness. I loosened my hold and he got free swiftly, pushing me off of his personal space.
As his shoulders rose and fell to catch his breath, I saw that his eyes no longer bore the usual irritation. It occured to me that the male was suffering from inferiority complex where Aylin was concerned.
That was a good sign. Proof that he considered Aylin too good for him. I agreed with that. She was my precious little sister and deserved a guy that would cherish and fill her life with joy. Not someone who hated her people.
I crossed my arms on my chest, waiting for his reply. He seemed to sense my impatience.
“I don’t know what the deal is," he began, teeth clen
