The next second, several figures rushed toward me.
"You shameless woman! Go to hell!"
I had already been on alert.
I grabbed the table knife beside me, ready to move out of the way.
But someone was faster.
A figure stepped in front of me and blocked me completely.
Boiling water poured over his back.
White steam rose instantly into the air.
It was Colin.
My heart tightened.
I hurriedly grabbed his coat, my voice filled with panic.
"Are you crazy? I could've dodged it even if you hadn't stepped in front of me!"
"Does it hurt? Did you get burned?"
I quickly pulled off his coat.
Thankfully, the thick fabric had absorbed most of the heat.
"I'm fine."
Colin turned his head to look at me, his tone completely relaxed.
"It's not often I get to see you worry about me like this. I'd
