CH 78: SHOWER

[United States — Los Angeles]

As Adam continued to walk through roads known and unknown, he slowly became more and more absent-minded as the high brought about by his previous precarious situation was slowly receding from his body, leaving him in a lethargic and dizzying state.

Even when he had woken up previously, at Natasha's home which was akin to a mini castle in the midst of LA, he had been in a highly stressful environment overall.

There was a woman, the ancient werewolf Aleksandra, always in his immediate vicinity who, no matter how friendly she seemed and acted, could crush him with just a wave of his hand.

Moreover, all around the mansion were strong individuals that could become his potential enemies with just a single wrong move on his part.

This was why, even until this very moment, he never truly had the time to stop and think about his actions that had dictated the scenario he lived through this day. Until this very moment…that is…

'I…'