Xara was daring. She was almost on top of James.

James caught a whiff of the alluring fragrance of a young maiden, and he hurriedly turned his body to the side.

His actions amused Xara, and she burst out laughing. “James, are you still shy about this? People say you haven’t done it with Thea. Are you still a virgin?”

James blushed.

Indeed, he was.

Ten years ago, he was only seventeen, a teenage boy who had just graduated senior high school.

He had been in a relationship with a girl back then.

However, holding hands was the furthest they went.

He then enlisted into the army and stayed there for ten years. His days were filled with special training, ice-cold weapons, and the remains of his enemies.

He did not wish to prolong this conversation. He inhaled the smoke deeply, threw the cigarette bud into the trash can, and made his way back into the house.

Thea, who had seen James by the stairs with Xara’s arms wrapped around him, ran away in tears.

The moment she entered her room