Chapter 56

• The man gestured to the street once again, and we were off. The road was long and narrow, more like an alleyway than anything else. And it seemed secluded—not a single pedestrian to be seen. The tall buildings blocked the sunlight, and it was almost like evening in that narrow pass.
• “This is weird,” said Willa, looking around as we walked.
• “Just a little detour, darling,” said Lenny. “We’ll be on the other side in just a moment.”