This time her whole body jerked in surprise and her mouth opened slightly. He'd guessed right. Before he could press her further, the controlled roar of a truck engine silenced him. It took a moment for the vehicle to appear as it wound its way through the maze of trash that led to the gate. When it finally arrived, roof-mounted search lights blaring, its appearance confirmed Chase's suspicions. An old, multipurpose light military transport, it had been painted flat black, with broad slabs of wood bolted to its front and rear. The Hummer ground to a stop just inside the gate, and a tall, thin figure stood up through the truck's custom sunroof. Despite the darkness, the glare, and the San Diego Padres baseball cap, Chase could tell that the man was an elf.