Chapter 20: Unraveling

Adrian stepped through the towering entrance of his family's grand estate. His polished shoes clicked against the floor, only to be drowned out by the sharp, grating screech of metal dragging behind him. A baseball bat glinted under the warm light of the chandeliers which carved an invisible path as it trailed along the smooth surface.

His grip on the handle was firm while his knuckles turned white from the pressure. The usual easy charm that defined him ...