Like what I asked him, Zero came to pick me up at nine in the morning. It was indeed earlier than the usual time we agreed upon. We headed straight to a cafe downtown where we could eat a light breakfast. I had french toast and iced coffee while Zero had his fill with a clubhouse sandwich and hot Americano.
I made the right decision to drink caffeine as I didn’t get enough sleep the night before. I wasn’t just thinking about Noah’s lies, but even his possible connection with Mark and all of the Silver Canines. I was wide awake for almost the entire night just to list down all the possibilities.
When Zero returned to the store, I noticed how Mark shifted his stance, looking more alert and vigilant. He also stole glances from Zero, who continued working on his paper while waiting. And like
