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His hands were warm to my face, but Alex's were different. Dimitri's warmth only made my heart feel colder.

He sighed then pulled his hand away from me after seeing my frightened response. "Caroline, you are a pure-blooded Leykan ... But why do you always look scared every time you see me?" he asked in surprise. He combed his black hair with one hand and sat down on the back of the sofa.

What he said had some truth to it, but right now I was still as weak as a human. And I can't use my power carelessly, because the consequence is that my seal will be released and my power can explode without my noticing it.

"What are you doing here?" I continued without taking my attention away from him.

"Alex Brennan and the others are scouting their territory right now ... so where is the safest hiding place for me if not this house?" he asked bluntly.

"Alex isn't that stupid, Dimitri .. " I retorted.

"But he didn't notice when I snuck into your room this morning ... Or before," he muttered still wi