IN alleyway, Stewart stood, his heart pounding as he awaited his meeting with someone who could potentially lead him closer to Anika. A cool breeze rustled the papers scattered on the ground, and the distant sounds of the city's nightlife seemed to echo the tension that hung in the air.
Narinig niya ang yapak ng paparating. Hindi kalayuan, natanaw niya ito, gaya ni Dark Silvestre, hindi nalalayo ang mukha ng lalaking kaharap niya. Subalit, kung pagmamasdan mo itong maigi, may kaibahan sa dalawa.
Sumilay ang kakaibang ngisi sa gilid ng labi niya. Humakbang siya para malapitan ang lalaki.
Stewart's eyes met the newcomer's, his gaze steady despite the unease that gnawed at him.
“You're Demon?”
Bahagyang umawang ang labi ng lalaki, ngumisi ito ng tipid at sinalubong ang kaniyang pagtiti
