Tristan Wood pulled up to a modest white farmhouse. He watched the house for a moment, seeing the flickering of movement in the windows. Alpha Jade stepped out of his vehicle and walked up the steps to the house, sniffing and sensing the area around. When nothing was detected, he paused at the front door. Always aware of his appearance, he straightened his dark gray suit and knocked on the door. After a few moments, the door opened. At the door's entrance stood a tall, well-built man in his late 40s, showing signs of gray in his hair. The man’s expression was grim and he held no pleasure in seeing his visitor.
“Come Tyler, surely you will allow your brother to come inside.”
Tyler Wood said nothing as he opened the door wider and stepped to the side, allowing Tristan to enter. Once insi
