Genevieve had wanted to visit Dark Port with Adam.
She had never been there before. So she was naturally curious. But Adam refused to take her with him.
The only way he knew—other than the Rabbit Hole—required him to go through the dirty sewers. He did not want to take her through shit and piss.
When Genevieve had learned of his reason, her face had turned pale from disgust. She couldn't believe that was how Adam had been traveling to the shadow city all this while.
So, here he was, back at Greene's Emporium without Genevieve, in the presence of the vampire couple, Esmond and Sandra.
"You what?!" Esmond's mouth was agape as he listened to Adam's reports.
Sandra was much more composed than her husband. But there was a trace of shock in her voice that was unmistakable.
"You defeated a… Transcendent Paladin?"
Adam shrugged. "Got lucky. I wasn't alone."
The vampire couple exchanged subtle glances.
