With his binoculars in night-vision mode, he saw the world in green. The rooftops of nearby buildings were blessedly free of troublemakers. He was starting to think that after their first attempt to kill Shareen failed, those bastards at Alorex were reluctant to try again. But experience had taught him that catastrophe always came five seconds after you decided to let your guard down. So, he would be patient.
Alu was crouching next to him, peering off into the distance. “I have already searched the neighbourhood,” he said. “There are no threats.”
“Getting tired?” Miller asked.
“I will remain until Miri Nin Valia relieves me of this duty.”
Miller couldn’t help but smile. He lowered the binoculars and savoured the sweet caress of a cool breeze. “That’s not what I asked,” he said. “How ar
