Chapter 148: Vaughn

Vaughn remained where he was, watching the man come closer. And closer.

The man did a sudden left turn down a narrow street and passed out of sight. Something about that coat still sat wrong with Vaughn.

He returned to the salon with its view of the street along the front of the house and took up a post in the corner. From this position he could see where the narrow street met with the main thoroughfare.

The minute dragged on and the man didn't come into view on any camera.

"Something's not right. Where'd that guy go?" Vaughn asked.

"Maybe he works in one of those shops?" Brenden replied.

It was a logical thought, but something about the guy didn't sit right with Vaughn. Or maybe he was paranoid.

He leaned left a bit to try to get a better view of the main road, but the same tree still blocked his line of sight.

A light flashed out of the corner of his eye. He moved, reacting on instinct and threw himself back against the wall. The window shattered, right where he'd bee