Chapter 36 Are you afraid of me?

"No way!"

Before I could respond to Lionel's words, Franz refused on my behalf.

Lionel frowned and stared at Franz unpleasantly. "I'll stress this again, Rylee IS MY MATE!"

"So what? It's not like she acknowledged you!"

"Franz, don't keep testing my patience," Lionel said harshly.

Franz raised his chin slightly in response, utterly undaunted at Lionel's threat.

I rubbed my front head and felt nothing but exhaustion running through my veins.

"Let go, Lionel," I said tiredly and weakly.

"Rylee, I just wanted to talk. I-"

"Enough! Can't you see that she's unwell? Do I need to remind you why she's feeling so weak right now?" Franz shouted at his Alpha.

Lionel suddenly stiffened. He looked at me and said, "I'm sorry. Then get a good rest. I'll meet you after. I-"

He was about to say something else, but Franz pulled me away and forced Lionel to release me. After shuffling me into the car, Franz shut the door, went to the other side, and slid into the driver's seat. Then, Franz leaned over t