Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Research

Jake's POV

"Son, I don't know if you understand what you're implying here," Jake's father, August, drawled.

"That's the problem, Dad. I have no idea what's going on at all." Jake ran a frustrated hand through his hair.

"Help me understand what you're feeling." August sat in a leather office chair, fingers knit together in front of himself.

August had been interrogating Jake since Jake had come home from work earlier that evening. Jake was exhausted.

"When I see her, I feel like the whole world it right. There's never been a more perfect person on this earth. She's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, but it's more than that. I would feel that way no matter what she looked like. She is beautiful right down to her very core and I just know that about her, even though I barely know her."

"And when you thought she was going to be hurt by those creatures you sent Clay and Cody to take care of?" August scrubbed a hand across his chin.