But catching her distracted look, my resolve melted.
Are you upset? I broke the silence and stepped closer to her. Patiently, I tried to reassure her. Look, its not that Im singling out Andrew. Its just that I feel he cant provide the protection you deserve. I cant bear the thought of you facing danger.
Debra finally turned to face me, her spirits low.
I sighed and embraced her. Alright, I
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ll try my best to respect Andrew, but please, keep your distance from him. Remember, Im the one who stands by your side. You need to maintain some space from Andrew.
Maybe it was my gentler tone, or perhaps she could sense my genuine concern, but her expression visibly softened.
Seeing her mood improve, I couldnt help but smile and switch the conversation. Feeling hungry? What would you like to eat? I can pick something up and bring it over later tonight.
Debra shook her head, declining the offer. Theres no need. Im well cared for at Andrews manor. Im not lacking anything.
I sensed a sense of coldness from her that I disliked. It felt like there was a wall between us.
Just then, Debra stood up to leave.
Overcome with emotion, I reached out in frustration and pulled her back into my arms. Before she could react, I cradled the back of her head with one hand and kised her.
The kis caught Debra off guard. She pushed against my chest, trying to break free, but I held on, deepening the kis instead.
The kis stretched on until she stopped resisting and melted into the embrace, and only then did I let her go reluctantly.
Gazing at her red and swollen lips, I smiled with satisfaction.
I pressed a gentle kis to the corner of her forehead and whispered, Wait for me. Ill be back soon.
Debras eyes fluttered, her expression painted with vulnerability.
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Feeling upbeat, I smoothed her disheveled hair before standing to leave.
As I exited the manor, I encountered my bodyguards.
I handed a slip of paper with a suspicious phone number to one of them and instructed, This number belongs to someone inside the clan leaders manor We have two suspects-Shirley and Addy. I want a thorough investigation on them.
The bodyguard murmured a response without moving. His gaze fixed on me oddly.
I furrowed my brows and turned to him, querying, Arent you going? Whats with that look?
The bodyguard quickly lowered his gaze and muttered, Alpha, you seem different today. Your smileits kind of unsettling.
Unsettling?
I was merely joyful!
Clearly, this man lacked perception.