Malcolm returned to his apartment on the outskirts where he now lives. He didn't want to go back to the palace because he felt that his course there was done. Clarissa was now married to a vampire, and Gigiana at large. When his phone had vibrated in his pocket, he decided against taking the call. It could wait till he was out of earshot of all palace guards and workers.
He went to his call logs. It was Renie. Who knows what bothered her this time that made her call him. Did she genuinely miss him now or she wanted another escapade of passion with him? Had she found her daughter? It was strange to think that he fathered Gigiana. He dialed Renie's number. It rang but she didn't pick up. He took his clothes off and headed for the shower. With the loss of so much responsibility, he felt
