Chapter 62

When December rolled around in Slate City, it drizzled for a week straight. Valeria was going to call a cab when she got off work, but after the last time, she decided to take the subway instead. Usually, it took five minutes to walk from her workplace to the entrance of the subway. However, due to the rain, it took eight minutes instead. Her umbrella and gray coat were no match for the rain. Her vision was blurry, and the corner of her coat was soaked. As the rain fell around her, Valeria walked toward the subway. Suddenly, someone shouted. Valeria thought it was someone calling her. The autumn wind was extremely chilly, especially when mixed with the rain. Her umbrella could barely stand it. Valeria's phone began vibrating in her bag. She dug for it, slightly annoyed by the cold weather. She pulled her phone out and saw that Leo was calling her. Before she could pick up, lights flashed from behind her. It was so bright she could barely open her eyes. However, she could f