Chapter 316

She glared at him. This person must have been so used to having his way that he didn’t even give her a chance to refuse.

She tried to struggle but found herself unable to pull away. The warmth of his body contrasted sharply with the coldness of his earlier demeanor.

"You can’t stay here alone, and I’m not leaving you here." His words were final, leaving no room for argument.

Rose's heart raced, her mind swirling with confusion. She was used to handling things on her own, relying on no one. This sudden display of protectiveness, from a man she barely knew, left her unsettled. But something in his tone, in the way he held her as though she were precious

She couldn't help pursing her lips slightly before lowering her head in defeat, hiding away her emotions.

Alex frowned and took a peek down. The person in his arms was practically a light as a feather, and even a rifle was denser than she was. His expression darkened as he thought about the reports he saw earlier. A weak consti