Chapter 76: The right way to show gratitude

I knew JJ was in the office, burning midnight oil and electricity again. As I walked down the stairs, I asked myself once again if I really wanted to do it. Was it a calculated risk? Sort of. Would it be worse if I didn't even try? Definitely.

I forced myself to act casual as I entered the room.

JJ turned towards me as I approached, his eyes questioning, but I wasn't in the hurry to explain my reasons for coming around this time. Instead, I came to stand over his shoulder and peered at the computer screen. Instead of another Wikipedia article, JJ had the vampire forum open in front of him.

I haven't visited it since the mess with Christina. Something I should change, but right now I had other concerns. The object where they were focused stared up at me with green eyes, his short hair flowing around his head like a golden cloud. Beautiful, though still disturbing in how unfamiliar it felt.