Chapter : 68 : Join Me!

The apartment was steeped in a heavy silence, broken only by the sound of running water splashing into the small sink. Yoru stood hunched over the kitchenette, his trembling hands cupped under the cold stream. He splashed the water onto his face, letting the chill bite into his skin as if it could wash away the memories of the rooftop battle.

The haunting image of blood spraying, the guttural cries, and the lifeless body sprawled across the concrete played on a relentless loop in his mind. He gritted his teeth, his breathing erratic as his hands gripped the edge of the sink.

"What have I done?" he whispered, his voice cracking under the weight of guilt.

Behind him, Aira sat cross-legged at the small table in the middle of the room, her violet eyes fixed on him. Concern etched across her delicate features as her tail curled protectively around her waist.

"Master," she called softly, her voice carrying a mix of worry and tenderness, "please, calm down."