"We're all set!" I could hear the mom's cheery voice as she slammed the door of the van. "Our vacation starts right now!" said the dad, turning the ignition. As the family sped away, I crept slowly toward my target. I could not risk being spotted by pesky pets and neighbors.

Eureka! A howling good time was ahead! An overstuffed trash can was now only mere feet away. "Another night in the life of a suburban wolf," I said, edging closer. "Let the feasting begin.”

Eureka! A howling good time was ahead! An overstuffed trash can was now only mere feet away.

Which transition could you insert before the sentence, "An overstuffed trash can was now only mere feet away."

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