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The Watchers in the Dark

Of course she had no idea we were watching. She had no idea we even existed. To most of the modern world, we were nothing but stories, legends from a time nearly forgotten. Only a select few knew the truth.

I leaned forward to get a closer view, motioning for my supervisor to come closer. “My subject is making camp for the night, Sir. What would you like me to do?”

He leaned in closer himself, his sharp, chiseled jaw uncomfortably close to my face. “Watch her carefully, Sergeant. Don’t do anything to tip our hand … unless she’s going to make contact with him.”

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