Chapter 226. Rivals

Aden looked angry and I retracted slightly feeling Michael's hand leave my cheek. I immediately felt the lack and tried to hold back this warmth but he was already on his feet.

 " Hi.."

 He saluted but Aden just passed before him coming to stand next to me and putting his hand on my shoulder territorially. I frowned, glancing panicked at Michael who was staring at Aden's hand on my shoulder.

 He sighed before staring at Aden.

 "Yeah, hi"

 The atmosphere was electric between the two, one would not have said the reunion of old friends. I felt a little uncomfortable before deciding to lighten the mood. But the intervention of Joshua who made his entrance beats me.

 “Mom asks that you come to eat before it gets cold”

 I nodded before Joshua came to take my hand.

 "I have to stay vigilant, there are too many parasites around you..."

 He pulled me with him while Michael and Aden stayed in my