Long Mei was having a pleasant dream when she felt her world tilt over on an axis. She awoke, eyes blinking, as she watched Jin Qing storm out of the room.
Her heart leapt, fearing something had happened. She jumped to her feet, chasing after him.
"Alek!" She yelled, racing down the stairs.
Jin Qing did not turn as he nearly reached the front door.
Was he planning to leave? Panicked, Long Mei ran ahead of him, shielding the door with her body. He did not look at her, his blonde hair framing his beautiful face.
"Mei. I need you to move."
"Where are you going?"
"That's not important."
"Well, it is to me," she said with tears welling in her eyes. "If I did something, I need you to tell me."
Jin Qing fell silent. "Don't cry."
Long Mei sniffed. "If I hurt you, I'm sorry."