Chapter 32

Cole

I pulled my hood over my head as I walked down the road, the tips of my messy blond hair sticking out, covering part of my face. My hands were shoved in my pockets, my shoulders hunched. I looked like the stereotypical teen boy up to no good.

I arrived at my destination and glanced around.

A lady and her small child were walking up the other side of the road, so I carried on walking, not breaking my stride.

After another few seconds, I stopped and bent over, pretending to tie my shoelace. My shoelace actually was loose, but rather than tie it, I just tucked it back down the side of my trainer.

Before I stood back up, I looked around again. The lady was already 50 or so yards down the road, and there was no one else in sight.

I stood back up, hitched my backpack back onto my shoulder, and started walking back the way I came.

I slowed down as I reached where I needed to be, and once again, I glanced around. Seeing the coast was clear, I walked over to the big iron gate that led