The first thing that Adam and Penny saw when they rematerialized was the city skyline. Adam recognized it as the view from the window of the Penthouse office at the Samael Pharmaceuticals Head Office.
The place that was supposed to be his office.
However, the voice of the woman who called out his name immediately after seeing him sent a chill down his spine. Turning slowly, Adam saw Melanie sitting behind the desk, her cold expression seemingly melting into one that he struggled to understand.
"Adam? Is that really you?"
There was a hint of excitement in her voice that was strangely unsettling. Penny on the other hand felt a chill down her spine for a different reason. Melanie's eyes were entirely focused on Adam, it was as if she didn't see anyone else but him. It was the look of someone obsessed.
