A Few Minutes Before Adam Appeared in the Midst of the Gangs
"Oi, what are you two doing on the rooftop?"
Alice and Joshua froze.
A voice—smooth, yet sharp—cut through the quiet night like a blade.
Slowly, they turned.
A man stood behind them, cloaked in black, his presence so subtle that neither of them had noticed him until he spoke.
Joshua felt his heart skip a beat.
Alice, on the other hand, narrowed her eyes. How the hell did he get this close without me noticing?
Then, recognition flickered in Joshua's eyes, and Adam tilted his head slightly.
"Wait, I know you." Adam's gaze locked onto Joshua. "You're the cop from last time. What are you still doing here? I figured my little display of strength would've scared you off."*
Joshua clenched his jaw but said nothing.
Adam's eyes shifted to Alice, studying her for a second before speaking again.
