Merging with the shadows and rain, the man started walking until he arrived at the eastern wing. He lifted his head, and as if on cue lightning struck, revealing an identical face of Dima's under the hood.
Alexey looked at a particular small window to see a dim light emanating from within.
Being thorough was worthwhile, even though the princess was far from her room. Alexey had fabricated an elaborate deception to conceal that his boss had spirited away the princess abroad, arranging for the lights to be on during her typical schedule.
Not that anyone would care, or so Alexey had told himself. Until this very moment.
Then he sighed, 'Boss, it's taken care of.'
'Okay! Focus on the next phase. Keep me updated.' Ilya's voice reached Alexey through the mind-link, immediately after which he broke the connection.
