Chapter 44 Injured

• The familiar voice snapped Allacia back to reality in an instant. Although she couldn't see the person's face clearly in the dim light, there was no doubt in her mind. This had to be Zishan!
• "Zishan? Why are you back so suddenly?" She leaped to her feet in surprise as her fingers fumbled slightly in her haste to switch on the room's light.
• The soft glow revealed a figure standing in the doorway, his coat slightly damp, indicating that he had just returned from outside.