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Prologue

Alec

3 Years Ago

I stared out the window as I watched my brother Garrick stand there.

I had no clue that he had figured it out.

Well... he had figured out part of it.

But not the whole part.

And he never would.

Because only a select few individuals knew what I actually did for a living.

Sure, others that I knew thought I did something else.

And I went right on in letting them believe that.

It was easier that way.

Better.

Because as long as that number stayed on a select few individuals, it would make it harder for those who wanted me dead to find me.

Over the years, I had to be smart.

Quick.

Never allowing anything about me to appear on social media.

Always being careful to hide any identifying marks.

No visible tattoos.

And keeping the beard I always wore in place.

I sighed as Garrick became a spec, blending in with the terrain.

Then I rested my head back and closed my eyes.

I needed to get some sleep.

Because there was no telling if I would get any.

Four Months Later

I sat there in my dark living room.

My hands shook as I stayed planted in my seat.

Not reaching for my phone.

Not reaching for my keys.

Not getting up and going out.

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