Chapter 53

Like Vincent's guess, my desire to practice controlling my Lycan's strength was rejected outright by Alex. Before dinner time I tried to talk about it, after waiting for the time when he was less busy.

"You can't." he replied for the umpteenth time. "What is Vincent that put this idea in your head?" he asked angrily as he climbed the stairs towards his study on the third floor, I followed him from behind in a quick pace.

"I'm the one who put the idea in my head, Vincent just told me this power can be controlled with practice!" I said in annoyance.

Alex sighed heavily, Cara, you don't have to use that power as long as I'm by your side."

"Then what should I do when I'm in danger and you're not by my side?" I sighed, still following him. Alex went inside his study, waiting for me to come in too, then slammed the door behind me until it was tightly closed angrily. I jumped a little at my place in surprise.

"Are you planning to run away again?" he asked in a low voice that made the fluff i