Chapter 21. A Late Repast

Alex could almost hear her eyes creaking open. It seems a bit louder today. Even though the light of day threatens to dissolve her curtains, Alex surrenders to awakening and gives a wide-mouthed yawn and stretch of her arms. As she sits in the silence, a faint tapping registers in her mind. She brings herself to the floor and places her ear to the ground; the tapping was definitely something or someone. It persists as she gets dressed for the day, and it was starting to wear on her nerves.

As the tapping gets louder and harder, Alex finally steps out of her flat and storms down the stairs to spot a dishevelled man sitting at the bottom of the stairs. She could feel his boot clicking against the wooden step, and she demanded, “Will you please stop that?” The Hunter jumps to his feet as he turns, nearly stumbling, and he brings a hand to his chest. Enshin exhales and runs a hand through his hair, lifting his cap off.

Alex’s hard expression softens as she asks, “Oh, Relian.