Richard was dressed in a plain suit, he'd picked it up in the shopping mall not far from the zoo. Avalors had set up a small logistics division in a rented van near the zoo. They were not going to make any mistakes doing this. Regardless of Avalors "romantic connection," he'd decided they didn't take any chances. Being over prepared was never an issue.

He walked into the zoo with a milkshake in his hand and he dipped a straw in it as he conversed with the security at the gate. Unlike the last time they came, today was a bit crowded as it was the weekend and families had...