Chapter 69: Blaming Ben

Adam’s POV

“Shet!” I cursed as I picked him up from the floor.

His wounds were fatal, so they healed slowly. He was so weak, his breathing was haggard.

For a second, I almost felt pity for him, but it cleared away as soon as it came. If I had not injured him in this state, he would have killed me.

With him on my shoulder, I walked over to the floor and picked up the jar which had fallen during the fight.

Fortunately, it didn’t break or crack, else I would have been at a loss and would have fought for nothing.

I rushed out of the room and summoned Ted to take over me—giving me strength to run the long journey home.

Having spent a long time in the mountains, I had no idea what the time was, but it was almost morning.

The moon was full and bright in the sky, filling me with an energy I couldn’t wrap my head about.

I had not taken much thought of it till now, it all dawned on me that something had changed in Ted. He was now faster and stronger and mysteriously powerful. If not for the fo