Ronald hid in the dimly lit back alley, heart pounding. He had to get away before his mother Oswalda found out he had betrayed her to the authorities. If she discovered his treachery, there would be hell to pay. Ronald shuddered, remembering her fiery temper. He needed to lay low until the heat died down, then maybe he could try to make amends. For now, he would have to avoid her henchmen scouring the city for any sign of him. That’s when he saw feet approaching the alleyway

“Who-who’s there?”