Birthday Plans [North of Moscow]

[Nox]

The plan had been weeks in the making. Throw out some false stories that all pointed to monsters in a location of Nox's choosing so that when Nox set off very publicly for the Atharim cameras and watch men they'd know exactly where he was heading.

His leave was real. He intended to spend Saturday night on Aurora's grave sipping her favorite drink and listening to her favorite music. He couldn't believe in a few days he'd be older than her. That she'd never see twenty-two.

The air was chilly, but Nox barely felt it. The power wrapped him in a warm bubble of air. His thoughts intruded upon the hordes desires. It would have to live with food and fighting. There were no girls where he was going.

At least none he'd fuck.

Nox put on the show as he headed out of the city, making sure every Atharim camera caught him with his thumb sticking out and hitching a ride towards his destination.

It didn't surprise him when a car pulled over and waited for him to approach. There was only one person inside. "Can I give you a lift?" The man asked.

Nox smirked as he leaned into the window. "Yeah. It's only a couple hours from here." Nox handed the guy the brochure he'd picked up from a travel agent not too long ago. Another cookie crumb for them to follow.

"Wrong time of year for a vacation, ain't it?" The man said.

"Not for hunting." Nox said as he climbed in the passenger seat.