Chapter 204: Brenden

Brenden stepped back and examined the six foot stone and wrought-iron fence surrounding the property. Getting over it would be easy. The tricky part would be to remain undetected. The house had large windows. There could be a security system in place, cameras he couldn't see. But that was a risk he'd have to take.

If he wanted to ensure he got inside, he had to move now, before the smoker was done.

He sidestepped the tree and watched the smoker stare at his phone.

This was Brenden's chance.

He grabbed the top of the fence and using the tree, boosted himself up and over onto the property. The immaculately kept grass cushioned his landing and kept it silent.

The smoker didn't glance Brenden's way at all.

Time was not on his side though. He'd have preferred a more cautious approach, but this was what he had.

Brenden sprinted forward, swerving right so the corner of the garage partially obscured him. He didn't draw his gun. If he had to shoot it was all over. A sound like tha