After a brief hesitation, Maxi slowly walked over to him and placed her hands on his waist. Riftan looked down at her with a faint smile. “What’s this? Are you trying to seduce me?” “I-It’s just… you looked like you were in a bad mood.” With a flush coloring her face, she pretended to brush the dust off his tunic. A soft laugh escaped Riftan’s lips. He wrapped his sturdy arms around her and pecked the top of her head. “Your adorable antics are happening more frequently these days. I’m a happy man.”
