180 THE FIRST MOON

The walk in the town was what I needed to clear my head. But at the same time. I can't help my mind from going back to Arnold and his mother. It was clear he wanted to join the tournament but his mother couldn't afford it and instead of throwing a tantrum, he smiled at his mother even though he was hurt.

Because I was thinking of Arnold and his mother, I couldn't see the person approaching me till I bumped into him. I launched into series of apology as I looked up at the tall stranger only to find out he wasn't a stranger at all, it was Zaron!

"Hi." | breathed out as Zaron reached out an arm to steady me.

"Hey." Zaron breathed back flashing out a set of pearly white teeth.

For a hunter, he was surprisingly clean. I smiled as I stepped away from him taking in his appearance. He was dressed in a cream-colored tunic with brown trousers. His long blonde hair was tied back. His blue eyes were smiling at me as he also took in my appearance.