Chapter 28 : Shadow of the Truth

My brows met as I took a step forward. I opened the window, put my head out, and looked at him more intently. He repeated what he said with a hand gesture telling me to get down. I didn’t know what his appearance was for, and what he wanted to talk about but considering he took the effort to come here and bother me by throwing rocks at my window, he probably wouldn’t stop unless I really go down.

So I did.

I sneaked out. Jade and Gunner was probably at the other room since I could still smell them, so I was careful not to make any noise. I wasn’t sure if they sensed me leaving, though.

I went out the house and approached Adler, who was then wearing a hoodie and a pants. A pair of shoes, and a gold watch and necklace. He looked like someone who was all ready for a late night out.

“What are you doing here?” I asked with furrowed brows.

“Alice hasn’t come back, right?” He casually asked. “Come with me.”

“Where?”

“I know someone who could help you, Avalynn.” He pulled up his hood to