The New Adeline

ADELINE

The moment the heavy wooden door of Katya’s apartment clicks shut behind me, the silence of the space wraps around me like a protective shield. I don’t pause to check my phone or look at the mess of bags scattered across the living room. Instead, I head straight for the bathroom. I need to wash off the day—actually, scratch that. I need to wash off the entire past fortnight.

I strip off