Twenty Three

RYLEE

I probably should have listened to Vincent when he asked me to stay put. But, I was curious. I kept a good distance from the gate and watched the unusual scene unfold before my eyes. I wondered if the visitor really had clear motives. I didn't know what to think. From the look on Vincent's face, I could tell that the visitor had hit a nerve. I knew he desperately wanted to find the man who was aware of his secret, but was it enough for him to let the stranger in? Moreso, I felt that the stranger was desperate to get Vincent's attention. The question was, why?

Why would he go to such lengths to get Vincent's attention? Did he really know the whereabouts of the person Vincent was searching for?

"What is this? Some sort of trick?" Vincent said, turning to look at the stranger.

"I assure you that it is not a trick."

"How do you know this person?" Vincent asked and the stranger lowered his head.

"I overheard him talking to Alpha Killian. They are friends. He plans to meet Alpha Kil