Skye didn't want to compete with anyone for a man. As an independent woman, she'd much rather have a simple, mutual love. But then she'd met Luo Xia, who never did things by the book. Every time he showed up, it was when she needed him most.
And this time, Luo Xia had even uncovered the truth about her origins, something she'd spent years desperately trying to learn. It seemed there was nothing in the world that could stump him.
Gratitude, admiration, and all kinds of other complicated feelings mixed together, making Skye feel as though she really couldn't live without Luo Xia.
As for the future, she'd think about that later. Skye just wanted to enjoy being protected and cherished. The past few years had been far too difficult.
Luo Xia carried Skye back down to the ground, then asked, "What did you come to New Mexico for?"
Skye seemed to have only just remembered. Somewhat flustered, she said, "Oh no, I made plans to meet up with Daisy. I'm supposed to go with her, but the car's been broken down for so long that I'm afraid I won't make it."
"Don't be so nervous. As long as you're still on Earth, I promise I won't let you be late. Where did you arrange to meet?" Luo Xia asked.
"Puente Antiguo, a town. It's still a long way from here," Skye said.
"Puente Antiguo? Violet, get me the information on that town," Luo Xia ordered. An image of the town appeared in his Tactical Goggles.
Mechanical Beetles deployed by Violet had already covered most of Mexico, and Puente Antiguo was no exception.
Luo Xia swept his hand in a circle, and a ring of crackling sparks appeared in front of them. Kamar-Taj's teleportation spell required a clear image of