#Chapter48

Nikki - I have a first aid kit at home.

Joan - Don't worry, with a piece of cloth and a bit of magic, you'll be good as new.

He approaches me and takes my hand to assess the depth of my wound. He tears a piece of his shirt and performs some finger movements over my wound. Then he covers it with the fabric, making a tight knot. He lifts his gaze to look into my eyes, and I return the look. None of us says anything, but I feel an unusual sensation.

Neither of us speaks, and we just gaze into each other's eyes. Joan moves his...