#Chapter 89: Suspicions

Kadeem Kadeem's gaze fixed on Rayburn's sleeping body in the dim, mildew-scented motel room. Already, pale light was beginning to peek through the curtains. If Kadeem's mind hadn't been so focused on Ardal last night, he might have already accomplished this small, but necessary, bit of detective work on his to-do list, but alas. The plan was simple enough, although it required some delicacy. He needed only to confirm the mark Silas had identified on Rayburn's shoulder. He'd already directed Riley and Mateo to research the rune - now he had to just be sure they had the right rune. For all he knew, the pompous ass tattooed a Caduceus on his shoulder. Barely daring to breathe, he crept towards Rayburn like a lioness in the Serengeti. He reached out his arm to lift Rayburn's shirt sleeve - hissing out a curse under his breath as the van door screeched open outside. Rayburn jolted awake, his eyes wide with wary surprise to find Kadeem lurking over him. Kadeem sprang onto him with an ov