Chapter 53: Punishing an Alpha

He flinched upon seeing my irritated reaction.

"No, I didn't mean it that way—I'm sorry," he replied bashfully while fidgeting his fingers. "I... will wait for you even if you decide not to return to our tribe—even if it takes an eternity."

To be honest, he looked more like a gangster to me now that I can see him properly without my mask on. He has too many scars. He looked older than Lowell, despite the similarity of their ages.

Even so, he looked pitiful with his drooping ears and tail. Also, his blushing face doesn't go well with his huge build, but it's kind of cute.

"Let's just be friends—that's all I can say," I said without a second thought.

"Am I not attractive enough?" he asked anxiously. "I am sure that I am stronger than your male guardians and even your brother, so why?"

I wanted to tell him that it was the exact reason why I can't accept him, but I don't want to hurt his feelings too much.

"It's not about strength or being attractive, Dawon—I can't let you waste you