The streets were slick with rain, the glow of neon signs reflecting off the road.
Alexei lurked in the shadows, to keep watch on Detective Alder.
For a week, he had followed Vaughn's orders with relentlessly piecing together the detective's routine as if it were a puzzle he needed to solve.
Detective Alder was a seasoned cop, a man with a reputation for getting results in his ways.. but this time he clearly messed with wrong man..
Alexei saw the way he moved.. confident, almost cocky, like he had the world in his pocket.
But that week, Alder seemed more guarded, glancing over his shoulder more often than usual. There was a sense of urgency about him that prickled at Alexei's instincts.
He leaned against a lamppost, the cold metal pressing against his back. The sound of footsteps echoed down the alley as Alder walked towards a nearby bar. Alexei's heart quickened, his mind racing with possibilities. This could be it. He had to get closer.
