She especially didn't want to see Lionel again. Neither did she wish to let Aileen enjoy being with the Alpha King even more. Most of all, she hoped she would never meet Jerome again. After all, it seemed like he would start avoiding her now.
"Oh, you can't do that," declared Nana in her typical childish voice. "If you are far from us, it will be difficult for us to protect you."
Protect or watch over us? Guin couldn't believe the summoner's words. "We don't need anyone to protect us. Besides, it seems like we're in more danger when we're with your Alpha."
"Have they told you girls?" Regine chuckled in amusement, sensing Guin's discomfort. She wasn't the only one who noticed that Guin was trying hard to avoid eye contact with Jerome, but the girl was secretly stealing glances at Jerome—whether she was glancing at his fingers or his arm, who was sitting next to her.
