“You’re awake,” Leo greeted. His voice was still cool, but not as threatening anymore.
Sleepily, Rena rubbed her eyes with a nod. Just then, the memory of last night’s sudden hug filled her mind, and the embarrassment caused her to hide in her bathroom.
After she calmed down, she got dressed and approached the kitchen table again.
“Go ahead and have some,” Leo said with a wave while he was on the phone.
Subconsciously, Rena stayed away from the couch. Instead, she sat at the table and waited for Leo to join her.
Leo finished his phone call and put his phone back in his pocket. “Rena, are you afraid of me?” he inquired as he stared at her.
Rena nodded before she shook her head a moment later. “I... am afraid of you when we are alone, but you always protect me whe
