Nyx vanished from her spot.
She had used an artifact — a prototype created by Jeremy — that allowed instant teleportation to a preset location.
The technology was still in development… at least for ordinary people.
Moments later, she arrived at her destination.
Her apartment.
Without hesitation, she dragged Alden's unconscious body across the room toward one of the spare bedrooms.
"Why is he so heavy?" she muttered.
With a grunt, she threw him onto the bed and turned away immediately.
She didn't want to stay in the same room as him.
Not right now, at least.
Her face was still burning.
I'm such an idiot.
She slapped her cheeks lightly in frustration.
It doesn't matter.
"It was just a… kiss, nothing much."
She mumbled, stammering more to herself than to the empty air.
It wasn't like anyone was watching.
But the warmth in her cheeks remained, and so did the confusion.
She turned and entered her own bedroom.
