Chapter 118. Ali

Madeline’s POV

“Maddie!” I heard Ali scream and she threw herself at me a second later.

I stumbled back a little, but Dimitri caught me. I could feel the anger exploding inside him. He growled and he started pulling me away from Ali. I could feel his fear. I could feel his need to protect me.

‘It’s okay.’ I mind-linked him. ‘I am okay. She didn’t hurt me.’

“Oh, Maddie, I missed you so much!” Ali said excitedly, tightening her arms around me.

She didn’t even realize that Dimitri was behind me. She didn’t even realize that he tried to pull me away from her. She didn’t even hear him growl.

His fear and nervousness grew by the second.

‘It’s okay, my love.’ I mind-linked him, trying to sound as calm as possible. ‘She is my friend. She means well. She isn’t a threat.’

His hands on my waist tightened.

“I missed you too, Ali,” I said as I hugged her back tightly. “I am so happy that you are here.”