As Arista struggled to get up from the ground, Levi had already walked far ahead. She staggered to catch up, always keeping her head down, afraid that a sudden rock might appear to trip her.But just as she chased after a few steps, she suddenly heard footsteps approaching her. She lifted her head, and there was Levi, extending his hand to her.Arista looked at him in astonishment, then understanding dawned on her and she exclaimed incredulously, “No way! I’ve been stumbling around like this, and you still want to lend me a hand?”His hand, stiff in the air, eyes narrowed, wearing a strange expression. “Who said I’m asking you to lend me a hand?” Without waiting for Arista to hesitate, he firmly grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him.Arista was stunned, feeling a powerful arm encircle her waist, a hand pressing against her stomach, and then a force...She was lifted.“Levi!” she exclaimed in surprise, “Ouch, your stiff shoulder is making my stomach ache!”Somehow annoyed, Alpha
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