"Will Ms. Hall be OK?" Alina asked again.
Connor replied cautiously, "I won't let anything happen to her."
Connor's words made Alina's heartache again. She knew she was not Connor's mate, yet somehow she was still upset.
Since she had never seen such a side of Connor before.
After Alina left, Connor returned to the room and hugged Annette until dawn.
When the sunlight shone into the room, Annette opened her eyes slightly.
She wriggled and realized that Connor was holding her in his arms.
Connor opened his eyes at the same time as well. He held her tightly and asked, "How are you feeling now? Better?"
She nodded.
"What happened last night? Did something happen between you and Alina?" Connor asked.
"No. Nothing happened," Annette denied.
"Then why did you scream in fear?" Connor asked, puzzled.
Annette didn't look into Connor's eyes. She looked away and finally said, "It's my own problem."
