Chapter 607

After a series of physical torments, the next step was fasting. On the first day, Andrew seemed unfazed, and his demeanor was calm and detached. Melina chose to fast alongside him, going the entire day without eating. She hated hunger. When she'd lived alone at the age of five, she'd often gone without food. Growing up, she'd found solace in hearty meals. When she'd eat plenty of pasta, the heaviness in her stomach brought her a rare sense of security. Hunger always dragged her back to memories of those uncertain days of instability, when she'd struggled to survive. But now, all she could do was stay by Andrew's side. Hunger transformed Andrew into a predator, like a wolf radiating danger with every move. He kept his distance from Melina, and his thoughts were a mystery to everyone. After nightfall, when Andrew was sure there was no activity outside, he rose, dragging the iron chain attached to his foot, and walked toward Melina. The full moon hung high, casting an eerie glo