DUKE I stared at him as he slept. I’ve never felt this worried about anyone else as I do about him. It was as if every part of my body was drawn to him. He wasn’t even my mate, but I feel so overprotective of him and wanted to keep him safe. I couldn’t stand by and do nothing when I saw him trembling in fear as those monsters tortured him that day. My intention had been to save him from the monsters and then leave, but I was immediately drawn to him. I didn't know how it happened so fast but we became friends, and I even switched schools to be closer to him. He was so beautiful and so cute that I couldn’t help but want to see his face every day. I wanted to be an important part of his life that he wouldn't want to part ways with. As he turned around to face me, my gaze was drawn to his