Stronger Than Normal Humans

Tristan D'Leon's POV

I knew Jade was going to ask about the immense, almost unnatural strength I displayed. It wasn't like I had any real answer to give, but when I saw those bastards trying to hurt her, my body simply reacted. My anger took over, and I reached out to teach them a lesson before they could lay a finger on her or worse, damage my jade pendant.

"Hey? What are you thinking about?" Jade's voice broke through my whirlwind of thoughts, pulling me back to the present.

I glanced at her before forcing a casual shrug. "The enhanced strength? It's just me taking care of my body since childhood. I attended military school all my life," I replied, though even I knew how absurd that sounded. It was a weak excuse, a pathetic attempt at an explanation, but it was the first thing that left my lips.