Chapter 57

I rubbed my forehead where I'd bumped it and muttered a quick "Sorry" in Valantric without thinking. Then a man's warm voice said, "Are you from Valenthea too?" I looked up. The man in front of me was dressed in a full set of martial arts wear, but it didn’t make him look old-fashioned at all. He was tall and lean, with striking features and eyes as dark as ink, lit with an easy smile. I nodded. "You're Valantian too?" He smiled and nodded back. "Are you okay? Do you want to get that checked out at a clinic?" I waved it off and told him I was fine. He thought for a second before offering, "Then, how about I buy you a coffee? Or other drinks, if you prefer that?" "She doesn't like coffee. Nor does she like other drinks too." Felix's voice rang out suddenly. He strode over in a few quick steps and pulled me into his arms. The guy glanced curiously at Felix's hand resting on my waist and asked, "Who might you be?" I cleared my throat, about to explain, but Felix beat me to it.