Chapter 360

But this rascal just made Miranda's smile widen.

"You're so amusing."

She'd met plenty of people, but Elian was the first man who often seemed adorably fuzzy to her. And this cuteness was a stark contrast to his usual self. This contrast hit her right where it counted.

Elian could clearly sense that Miranda's attitude towards him was shifting. This change was drawing her closer, more intimate. It made his earlier jealousy vanish.

Yet he couldn't resist furrowing his brow and muttering, "What's so amusing?"

Miranda glanced at the food stalls still parked outside her villa and suddenly asked, "Do you really having feelings for me?"

Elian pressed his lips together, a low "yeah" escaping his throat.

Miranda teased him, "What if there's someone else I'm into? Would you be okay with being the other guy?"

Elian's face darkened, teeth gritted. "I'm all about pure love!" Then he sighed, "But if it comes to that, I'm okay I guess."

Miranda was left speechless. Taken aback, she turned to Elian in surprise. "You'd actually be the other guy?"

with confidence, replied calmly, "If it means I can win you over eventually, why not? A man should know when to bend

had only meant to tease Elian in passing, never expecting him

having never pursued a girl before or had much interaction with them aside from Celeste, was probably wary of girls because of Celeste's annoying nature. Even though there were girls at the base, their roles were different.

unable to control himself. Like a fierce young wolf, he was furiously marking his

necessary.

pondering for a

afraid to hear

have they been here?" he asked, looking at the food stalls outside. Miranda's gaze lingered on Elian's face for a

"Are they

remote here, they're doing what they can. Hiding in the shadows is too exhausting. If my enemies can find this place, it doesn't really matter if they're out in the open

another possibility. "Or maybe they're making a statement. Letting everyone know you're under the protection of the

paused, and then curled her lips. "You might

on, your safety is their responsibility, so expect to have them around you all the time,"

hassle. Can't

I can handle

"That's something you'll

"You're practically a national

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