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Chapter 10: We’re Unfinished

Penulis: Jennifer Okoye
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-14 02:24:00
The moment his eyes cracked open, Kain knew something was wrong.

His body was heavy. Too heavy. Like sinking into quicksand. His head spun. His mouth tasted like ash.

It felt dry and bitter.

He tried to sit up.

Failed. Miserably.

Scarlett.

What the hell did she give him?

He dragged a hand through his messy hair, wiping sweat from his brow, struggling to claw his way back to consciousness. His pulse thudded in his ears, loud and relentless.

“Kain?”

A soft voice, close yet dista
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