Chapter 13

Riftan slid an arm under her neck and rubbed his cheek against her head. He appeared to be warming her up, thinking that she was cold. Not knowing what to do, Maxi peeked over his shoulder to see if anyone was watching them. As Riftan had predicted, no one so much as glanced their way, but she did not have the nerve to stay pressed to his side.

"I'm all r-right, so c-could you m-move over a little…"

"Can't you see she's embarrassed? You should really be more considerate!"

Maxi's head snapped up to see who the speaker was. A lean young man who looked to be in his early to mid-twenties stood a few feet away, holding a small lantern in his hand.

"Mind your own business, Ruth. Away with you!"

"There's no need to growl at me like a watchdog! I have no intention of harassing your lady."