“When did you see him?” Kamau asked. “Right as we pulled up here,” Lys said. “Be very quiet,” Kamau said, pulling them to a stop. Lys watched Kamau close his eyes. His chest rose and fell to his deep breathing, and after ten or fifteen seconds, he turned his head to the right. Another few seconds went by before he opened his eyes. “This way.” Kamau tugged Lys behind him as he set off down a faint trail. The sunset glowed brightly above them as they made their way through the trees. “Brady’s with her,” he said after a few dozen steps. “Can you hear them?” Lys asked. He nodded. “We need to hurry.” They started to jog. Kamau’s feet flew over the trial, never touching a branch, a leaf, or a twig. He didn’t make a sound. Lys, on the other hand, made enough noise for the both of them. She tried to follow his lead, but couldn’t keep up and be stealthy.
