Adam raised the fruit to his lips and bit down.
The flesh burst apart with a heavy, wet crunch. Thick, crimson juice flooded his mouth. It felt warm, metallic, and unbearably rich. The taste was overwhelming, to say the least.
It was like raw life force compressed into matter. The moment he swallowed, vitality surged through his body.
His frail body reacted instantly. His muscles tightened, and sunken flesh filled out. Cracked skin knitted together at a visible pace. His heartbeat thundered wildly, sending blood roaring through his veins that had long been starved.
Warmth spread from his chest to his limbs, pushing back the exhaustion, hunger, and pain. For a brief moment, it felt as though his body was being reborn. The feeling was far more potent than what he'd experienced in the Tsuitsui Clan.
Then something changed…
