A twinge of anxiety, originated by Tom, surprised and forced her to slow down. In all truth, it was not wise to chase someone who, although he didn’t own any Gift, would be able to easily overcome her. Nevertheless, the idea of keeping quiet like a thief in the night, without doing anything but hiding and trembling with fear didn't sit well with her.
Only a few weeks before, would she have thought to be incapable of the slightest violence, but that life didn't belong to her anymore. Meeting Tom had changed everything, even the idea she had about herself. Or rather, her prejudices. The more she suited to the life of Legio X, the more she felt unwilling to give it up. Also, she didn’t want to lose the last people whom she had grown fond of. Including Tom.
She looked around as she walked in
