Chapter 299 The Surprise (1/2)

It was night and the buildings in the North Yard were faint in the darkness.

Nine scouted ahead, sniffing things as he walked. Nina wasn't far behind. Chester was there with a book in his arms. He didn't complain at all—he was looking forward to it.

Nina had been depressed for the past couple days. Chester hoped John's surprise could make her happy.

The two walked on the winding cement road, flowers blooming on both sides and swaying gently in the breeze.

Soon enough, Nine dog stopped in his tracks. So did Nina.

They should be standing in the open space in the garden out back. But a huge black shape reared up before them, blocking their way in. Not only that, it took up a lot of space by itself. It looked menacing in the darkness.

A faint sound reached their ears. It was pleasant enough. Not to mention the tinkling wind chimes waiting for them under the eaves.

Nina strained her ears, trying to make out what that sound was past the chimes. It got slightly louder, and she could hear a high-pitched buzzing.

”What's that sound?” Nina cupped her ear, but she just couldn't figure out what it was. She could hear the chir

r throat, she bit her lips.

”Leon...”