Chapter 61 The Thief

Ezra paced back and forth in the dimly lit alley, checking his watch for what felt like the hundredth time. He was scared for his life, seeing that he had never been to these parts before. These parts were famous places in the city. Famous only for dangerous things and bad news. He wondered what he was doing here in the first place. He silently began to pray for whoever was watching down on him to keep him safe—whoever was in charge. He had asked Nova to meet him here, in secret, to discuss the job before he began. But as the minutes ticked by, it became clear he wasn't coming. Well, what had he expected? What kind of name was Nova anyway? If he bore that name as a man, he would be wearing makeup and tight leggings. He had chosen this spot carefully, a secluded alleyway in a run-down part of town, far from people's eyes. But now, as the shadows seemed to grow longer and darker, Ezra felt very uneasy. Where was he? Had he stood him up? Or was something more sinister at play? He p