Chapter 149: A Super Human
Right on cue, there was a knock at the door.
Not a second too early. Not a minute too late. Just like always.
That was Aron.
Max had been expecting him, but somehow the knock still set his nerves on edge. He took one last glance at himself in the mirror, just casual clothes for now. Nothing that might give away the real plan hiding underneath. He was planning to change later, after Aron was gone.
He had to play this right.
Opening the door, Max forced a smile.
"It's good to see you with no wounds for once," Aron said immediately. He placed a hand over his chest and let out a dramatic sigh. "Every time I knock, I brace myself for the worst. Thought I'd find you beaten black and blue again. Honestly, this is a relief."
Max let out a soft chuckle. "Thanks for the vote of confidence."
Once inside, Aron made himself at home like he always did, flopping down on Max's bed and leaning back like it belonged to him.
"So," Aron said, getting right to business, "any big plans this weekend? Something you want to do? Any clues about the Stern family? Because as far as I know, they've gone quiet. No signs. No sudden movements."
That, at least, was some good news. Max nodded, filing that away.
"I do have something," Max said, dragging his desk chair across the floor and turning it around so he could lean over the back. He rested his arms across the top, locking eyes with Aron. "I need you to do something. And I think you're the only one who can pull it off."