Chapter 23: Case#5 Bad Timing (2)
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At those bone chilling words, the small boy’s mind seemed to twist. Aster woke up in cold sweat, his shallow breaths made it difficult for him to focus. “Ha… ha… hah…..” His vision was blurry but then as he turned he saw the man sleeping next to him…
‘Honestly just how many years has it been since that man adopted me… I cant think straight…’ Aster thought to himself as he gently brushed the palm of his hand against Ezikiel’s cheek. ‘Ezikiel… he’s been staying with me all night… I wonder… why is he willing to go so far for me?’ Aster couldn’t help but wonder, even inside his completely muddled brain he still cherished this moment. He’d never had someone care for him to such an extent, it made him feel strange…
“Oh, so you’re finally up? Careful not
