Chapter 147: Fairy Tale – He Has a Little Grey Wolf (End)

Ryder’s gaze darkened as he watched Asie affectionately stroke the dragon’s head with her paw. The black flames surrounding him burned ever brighter, much to the agony of those nearby. Ryder cared nothing for the suffering of others; he only knew that he was about to combust with jealousy. He could bear it no longer.

Asie was stretching her paw with effort to pet the dragon, which narrowed its eyes in contentment as it lay beside her. Suddenly, Ryder snatched up the wolf-formed Asie, cradling her in his arms. He pressed his face against her, rubbing vigorously, and whined aggrievedly, "Asie..."

The mere sound of him speaking her name caused Asie’s heart to soften. The little wolf whimpered in response, her dark, glossy eyes fixed on Ryder. The youth immediately cupped the little wolf’s face in his hands and pressed his forehead against hers.

"Asie, I don't like that dragon," Ryder declared, casting a fierce, scathing glare at the creature. The dragon, refusing to be intimidated, glared right back. Ryder grew even more aggrieved, burying himself deep into Asie’s fur as if trying to disappear into her.

Asie flicked her tail, her dark gaze sweeping over the crowd, who were staring at Ryder in astonishment. The people were flushed red from the intense heat, their faces etched with unmistakable terror. She scratched Ryder with her paw, signaling that they were not alone. But at that moment, Ryder had no room in his mind for anyone else. He was consumed by the thought that the dragon was actually competing with him for Asie’s affection. It was utterly unreasonable. And so, because of young Ryder’s fit of jealousy, the knights and the residents of Red Hood Town were left to roast for the better part of the day. Asie tried to push him away, but the youth simply lunged back at her.

The little wolf’s eyes brightened, and she reverted to her human form just as Ryder pounced. She had hoped to evade him, but to her surprise, she was caught in a full embrace. Ryder tightened his hold on the young girl;