Chapter 21

Hudson stood in front of the sink in the morning. Brushing his teeth and washing his face were ordinary tasks, yet they made him incredibly nervous. Since Owen's training began, he had to learn how to control his strength in everyday life. For instance, he had to transform his fingers into skeletal form when brushing his teeth. At first, the fragile toothbrush would shatter as soon as he held it. But now, he could at least hold the toothbrush steadily with his bone-clad fingers. "Take it slow. Stay calm," Hudson muttered, encouraging himself as he carefully held the toothpaste with his other hand and squeezed a small amount onto the brush. "I did it!" Just a few days ago, no matter how careful he was, the toothpaste would explode and splatter all over his face. Next was the most important step. He had to brush his teeth. Just as Hudson was about to put the toothbrush into his mouth, the bathroom door suddenly swung open. Startled, his hand trembled, and the toothbrush snapped i