Chapter 118: Ch 118: Lynn’s invitation- Part 7
It was the dia’s job to twist my words and turn them against myself. I knew that very well, but I still fell for the jab and felt my anger rise.
Before I could show any of my emotions, Lynn noticed what was happening, and he pushed himself in front of
to save
from the reporter’s barrage of questions.
"I am afraid that I will have to ask you all to back down for now. As interested as you are in Ace, you cannot forget your manners. He’s part of the Luminous Guild, and I would like you all to treat him like that as well."
Lynn told the people in front of him, and they all looked taken aback by his protectiveness. They had never seen him act like this regarding anyone.
And that was not all. Lynn was not only being overprotective, but he was also shielding Ace from prying eyes. That almost looked like an alpha protecting their oga.
Lynn’s intentions were pure—wanting to help Ace out and protect him from the others. But for the hungry reporters that were waiting for their chance to be able to write anything they could get their hands on, it felt like a golden opportunity.
So the bold ones stepped forward with their eyes shining with curiosity and certainty.
"Hunter Lynn, Hunter Ace, we have a very important question to ask you. Are you both dating? Is that why Ace decided to leave the association and join Luminous Guild? Can we expect good news soon?"
The reporters asked as they huffed in excitent. Even if Lynn denied any claims that were made here, he was afraid that he wouldn’t be able to handle them.
"We are not dating. It’s just basic courtesy to help out a fellow mber of the guild. I would have done the sa for anyone else who did not want to deal with the dia."
The alpha assured, but the reporters were not even listening at that point. They were busy cooking their own fantasies in their minds regarding the alpha and the oga couple.
"Aww, there is no need to be shy, Guild Leader. We understand why you would want to keep your affair with Hunter Ace a secret. There would be too much noise if the news got out, right? Don’t worry! We will keep your secret."
One of the journalists giggled as she spoke. She was an oga who seed to find too much pleasure in imagining the pairing in front of her.
Lynn sighed at this behavior before he decided that it was enough. He clutched the bridge of his nose before giving the reporters in front of him a glare.
"If I see any reports making stupid claims that I and Hunter Ace are in a relationship, I will make sure you are never able to show your face in public again. You and your firms will be eradicated. Do you understand?"
The alpha threatened, and that just made the situation worse.
Even those who were not convinced that there was sothing going on between
and Lynn had to take a step back and consider the possibility.
I watched this all with a numbness that I had co to associate with the dia and their bullshit.
They had already written dozens of articles about
and Erin (when Erin had confessed to the dia that he saw
as nothing more than a little brother). So I knew that there was no way they would back down unless they got sothing else to talk about.
And if so, then I was going to give them sothing to talk about anyway.
"Excuse , but would you stop making stupid claims? The one I like might misunderstand if you keep saying things like that."
Theo’s image flashed in my mind as I spoke... not that I had anyone specific that I romantically liked at the mont. These words were more to get the press to back off.
Everything went quiet all of a sudden, and then, everything exploded as everyone turned to look at .
"Hunter Ace, please tell us more about this. You have a lover—? Who is it?"
"You... like soone already?"
The reporters were troubleso as they tried to tear
apart to get the answer to their question, but Lynn’s expression was what struck .
He looked like a lost child that had just been told his parents won’t co back anymore. He looked abandoned, and I grabbed his arm to pull him away.
"I won’t be answering any more questions. Lynn, we need to get back. We have work to do."
The alpha followed
with a numb expression on his face, and we relaxed once we sat down in his car.
"Hurry up and drive. I don’t think I can take this anymore. The dia is ruthless."
I told the alpha, and he followed my orders with a numb expression. But as he slowly ca around, he decided to turn toward
and ask
the important question.
"Kyle, do you really have soone you like, or did you just say that to get the dia off your back? Do you need help to woo the person you like? I can help you make them jealous."
Lynn joked around, but so of his words did not sound like a joke to . His eyes looked too serious, and I felt myself looking away from him.
"Hmm, I said those words to get the reporters off my back. They won’t leave
alone otherwise. I am not in a position to like soone or confess since there is no telling when I would have to leave for a dungeon. And truthfully, I am not interested in a relationship at this point either."
I told the alpha, and he blinked as he looked at . He looked half-disappointed and half-relieved.
"I see. I did think that it was the case as well. But would you mind not doing that in the future? These reporters can get a little... annoying at tis. It would be better for you to save yourself the trouble and not give them any room to twist your words."
Lynn told , and I knew he was right. But still, a part of
just wanted these reporters to panic and leave
alone.
So I did not reply as we headed back to the Luminous Guild.
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