Chapter 63. Back to the Future

Their feet were silent against the wetland bordering the small lake. They walked as fast as they could and when they got to dry land they kept to the shadows, running the rest of the way. The night had progressed and now dawn was fast approaching.

It was a long run especially since they had to keep their heads down and appear as invisible as possible. Eventually, they got to the street where Fredrick’s house was located. Now the next challenge was getting into the house.

They scaled the wall easily. It seemed that the men Fredrick had sent after them were yet to return.

“We can’t assume they aren’t inside,” Tshepo warned. “What is the fastest route to Fredrick’s room.”

“Come with me,” Nate said. They walked the length of the house, some of the lights were still on but there were no movements inside or signs of anyone alive in fact. It was eerie and the eeriness was only heightened by the boys’ mission.

They came to a stop beneath a large window, adjacen