บท 553: Burning Charcoal

Watching Anya wordlessly recoiling the bullet, neither warning him nor sparing any word, Alaric was smart to guess either Anya was losing patience or Anya's reaction wasn't just because of his men's trail. She was probably working on some mission and he might be looking like a suspect in her eyes.

Reluctantly, he had to recount the reason behind his actions. He also answered her interrogative question before she visibly cooled down, without thirsting for his blood to spill on the expensive couch and exquisite rug on the floor. 

There are times people risk their life to treasure someone or something dearest. Anya had many questions out of curiosity but she kept them with her without meddling into his personal life. 

However, as an officer, Anya gave him a first and last warning, "Mr. Michèle, stalking me and my family is a crime." Due to her sensitive identity, she could kick the man behind bars for prying on their information and trailing her.