Chapter 13: From the Shadows

“No,” Tommy said, shaking his head. He could tell that Emilia was scared, but she was willing to stand by him.

It was sweet. Not at all something he’d expect from her. She was so cold most of the time, always turning away from him. Now, she wasn’t going to leave his side.

“I just need to run home and pack a bag,” he said.

“Dulcina and I will meet you there,” she said. “I’ll arrange our escape.”

Tommy shrugged. Emilia had alluded to not being familiar with the human world, but she seemed to have enough resources to plan a last-minute escape out of a big city.

Emilia and Tommy parted ways. He hailed a cab back to his loft. Bloodborne was packed on a Saturday night. Tommy squeezed his way through the crowd to the bar.

Ben was bartending and he flagged Tommy down.

“I need your help here, tonight, Tommy,” Ben said.

“Sorry, I can’t,” Tommy said. “I’m already running late.”