CHAPTER 283 HEART TALK

Adam was losing his mind staying in Kael’s apartment. He had spent the night on the couch and somewhat missed the moment his cousin stepped out earlier in the day. Kael’s parting words echoed in his head. It was one chance—one slim chance to get this right, and if he failed, he knew his cousin wouldn’t hesitate to make good on his threat. He turned to his side, staring blankly at the balcony door, trying to strategize his next move. The truth was, he had no real plan; there was not much he could do while trapped in Kael’s house. If he decided to leave, he would get deeper into this mess with Kael, Bourne, and Korbyn. Then there’s the issue with the fake name, Yarden. It was just about the time that Esme discovered the name was fake, making the stakes even higher. The silence of the living room felt heavy, only easing from Esme’s footsteps somewhere in the house. Adam's mind wandered, thinking back to the old days when he and Kael had been closer before Esme came along, and everyt