~Because of Zayn Bekan, my big sister is stuck in bed, wracked by pain from the blows she took. All because I wasn't strong enough to protect her... but that won't happen again! I'll never let anyone hurt her again!~
«What's with that look, little brother? You're staring at me like I'm on my deathbed. Stop looking at me as if I'm some helpless maiden. I'm still the third-strongest student at HESPARC Academy...» Alexia mutters.
She lies on the soft mattress of her room, dressed only in a T-shirt and underwear.
Chris, sitting beside her on the bed, watches her with concern.
«I know, sis, but... it's all my fault that Zayn attacked us. I shouldn't have provoked him. I'm sorry...»
Alexia smiles at him, placing her hand on his cheek and stroking him gently.
«You have nothing to apologize for. In fact, I truly admired the way you stood up for me. The courage you showed facing someone much stronger... you acted like a real man, Chris... my man...»
