Chapter 42

The hairs on my body was instantly raised as I looked up at the man. His face was hidden in the shadows of his hat, otherwise not an inch of skin was showing.

“It’s a beautiful day. Why stay in one place?” I was proud of how even my voice was.

“I think you will find my tour guidance more… educational.” The mystery man said. It sounded like we didn’t have a choice.

“We don’t have a time frame, really. Thank you, though.” I said politely.

“I’m sorry. I don’t think I made myself clear. You don’t really have a choice.” He said dangerously low as he leaned forward and whispered so low that a normal human couldn’t hear him. I noticed two other hooded figures moved forward, out from behind the shadow of a building across the street.

“Let me make myself clear for you as well. I don’t take threats nicely. I would greatly caution you moving forward.” I said in a whisper. His eyes squinted at me. More loudly, so it didn’t look suspicious, “A tour would be nice.” We stood up to follow him.