Aiden Blue is about to drop off his application letter at one of the city's businesses when he observes a car tailing him.

It's the same automobile he noticed following him a few weeks ago but ignored it, he thought it was one of those who chase after rich kids to steal things from them.

He stood there waiting for August to arrive at the location he had selected.

They had planned to go out for a drink at their usual drinking place but August was running late.

He remained to gaze in the direction of the car, but no one emerged; he assumed it was one of the caretakers'...