Hasty Retreat

The little mishap happened so suddenly, I didn't even have time to react.

Maybe I crashed into him a bit too forcefully, because Alistair instinctively reached out and grabbed my waist to steady me.

Even though his touch lasted only a second, it was enough to leave me completely rattled.

The old lady in front turned around and apologized to me. "Sorry about that, my heels are killing me and I got