7
In the Absence of s*x Toys and Condoms
You okay?” Alex asked, his hand at my elbow.
“Yep. Those pills worked fast.” There was a lot of blood—a lot—and I wasn’t battling an overactive gag reflex.
As for the other side effects I typically experienced when highly caffeinated… I scanned the room, ignoring all signs of the terrible crime that had taken place here. I saw no flicker of movement or odd shadow. Nothing to indicate Great-Auntie Lula might be lurking in a corner. And I certainly wasn’t seeing sounds or hearing colors.
Mental note, caffeine pills were great for increasing my tolerance for blood and seemed to lack the mind-bending side effects.
I surveyed the room again, this time allowing myself to absorb the more gruesome aspects. With the aid of caffeine, shallow breaths, an
