Having grown up under Teacher Windsor's guidance, he wouldn't think of hurting others to get what he wanted. That only left hurting himself.
Philinos lowered his head, staring at the hand Gu Ning had pulled back. He wanted to grab it and have her keep touching him, but he abandoned the thought in an instant.
'The wound is ugly, and it exposes my weakness. She won't like it. She's just... looking out for me.'
Males who had been taught by female elders all understood the gentle, loving, and kind side of females. This was even more apparent in Gu Ning.
'I can understand why those guys are so obsessed with her. I understand...'
Gu Ning felt a warm breath brush across her forehead. Looking up, she saw Philinos's handsome face just inches away.
They locked eyes for a moment. Philinos straightened up, his expression unchanging as he struggled to tear his gaze away from her. Taking her hand, the one with the silver bracelet, he asked, "Do you know how to use it?"
