#Chapter 118: The New Rival

Amber’s POV “I hope you will allow me to personally escort you to the clinic,” Alpha Rafael said. “That would be wonderful, thank you,” I said. Turning to Julian, I was surprised to find him glaring at Rafael, when the man had been so nice to us, and shown us such curtesy. To Rafael, I said, “Please excuse us for just a moment.” Then I pushed Julian slightly, urging him to back up so we could quietly speak. “What is going on with you?” I asked him, keeping my voice low so that we wouldn’t be obviously overheard. The werewolves could still hear us, I was sure, but I was hopeful they would give us some measure of privacy. “I don’t trust him,” Julian said, still glaring at Rafael. “He’s being too familiar with you.” “He’s just being friendly,” I said. “It’s nice.” “You have to be careful,” Julian said, shifting his gaze to me. It softened as he did so. “You said you wouldn’t trust anyone.” “I don’t have to trust anyone to treat them with respect,” I said. “But you are act