Jasper walked one step behind Khione protectively as the two walked towards the main dining area of the palace. Fortunately for them, their hotel was within walking distance of the palace so they did not need to travel far to arrive. However, somehow the distance from the entrance of the palace to the main dining area was longer than the distance from the hotel to the palace. Jasper sighed in relief upon seeing that they had made it to their destination causing Khione to snicker in response. "With your stamina, they'll never believe you're my guardian," she joked causing him to roll his eyes. "My strength is unmatched," he responded with a slight pout, making Khione's smile grow. He wasn't wrong though. Even when competing with werewolves, Jasper barely fell behind. He didn't have