Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Xyla Quest placed three of her fair, smooth fingers over her wrist before she spoke.

“Cutting refers to pressing down on the vein over here…” She said.

After that, Xyla focused on explaining the basic method of checking a patient’s pulse while looking down at her wrist with a focused gaze.

While she spoke, she moved her three fingers around her wrist. The way she moved and spoke was solemn. Never at any point did she take her eyes off her wrist. After finishing one part of the explanation, she slowly lifted her head to find that the seat across her was now empty.

Immediately, Xyla frowned slightly and turned her head around to look for Stanley. As soon as she did so, she bumped her face against a warm body.

There was a vague scent of cigarettes and peppermint mixed into one. It was refreshing and unusual. However, when she noticed what was in front of her, her heart instantly tightened as her face and neck turned red.

Awkward!

This was the second time she had bumped into this part of his body.

right then, they would think that she was doing something shameful. More importantly, was he

preparing a special reward for me?” Stanley asked as he looked down at

stood up after the shock had passed. She subconsciously took one step back. However, as she did so, she lost her balance and began to fall backward. It happened so suddenly that her body

out and grabbed her

pressed against the center of his chest. Xyla’s heart began to pound and her

took in a deep breath before stepping backward and

“Thank you,” she said.

replied

have been fine for you to stay over

hard to stop herself from feeling nervous, her heart beat rate

I’m seated nearby,” Stanley said before he pulled a chair

then…” Xyla shifted slightly away to keep a safe

of her fingers over her wrist yet again. “Do this.