With a heavy sigh, he walked toward the house. Each step felt like it took an eternity as doubt gnawed at him. What if nothing was wrong? But what if something was? He reached the door and knocked, heart pounding.
A few seconds later, the door swung open to reveal a tall, scruffy-bearded man with a stern expression. His size alone made Sebastian uneasy. “Can I help you?” the man asked, his voice low and gruff, sizing Sebastian up.