"Lex, are you out of your mind? Did you agree to Chris' request? We'll never be able to return to Eastonville if it's like this!" I said, clearly not agreeing with Chris' idea or Lex's doctrine.
Chris was a crazy alpha. He even tortured Dexter without finding out whether he was guilty, so Dexter often looked like he was on high alert, as if preparing for whatever attack he received. Seeing his demeanor made me tear up. It signaled fear, and there was no denying that. Chris's punishment had traumatized Dexter's psyche.
"I've given it a lot of thought, Ioris. We still need to find Xanara while those ferals get closer to the portal location. What should I do? Please tell me."
Seeing the look of despair on his face, I approached and rubbed his sturdy arm and was rewarded with a hug and a peck. He was still the same, harboring feelings for me and, for the time being, perhaps only me. What about later, when we were back in Eastonville? Lex would choose Xanara, who was his real mate.
