[Bovice]

Holden groaned as he tried to roll over. He cracked open his eyes, "Damn Alicia." He weakly sat up and spit out some blood. "I deserved that, but not being thrown through the table." He slowly stood up. He looked around and noticed he was alone. He grabbed his head, "Melody is quite strong." He started looking around for the broom and dust pan.

"Yes they are." Alicia appeared outside the bookshop. "You can get as many books as you want." She led Melody into the store.