Chapter 10

JESSIE Ifinish writing the last page of notes and snap my laptop closed. Stretching my arms above my head, I stifle a yawn and check the time on my watch. It’s a little after 3 a.m. I’ve been in the library looking into Shane’s mystery man for the past six hours. Although he made it clear there was no urgency to his request, I want to get it to him as quickly as possible. I sense that he has the last word on whether I get to stick around here, and I want to prove my usefulness. Strangely, I want to impress him too. I’m not usually driven by my ego, but something about Shane Ryan and his brothers makes me want to show off my talents. Closing my notebook too, I pick up my laptop and head out of the library toward my temporary bedroom. As I pass Shane’s office, I notice the light is still on. I pop my head through the door. He’s sitting at his desk and the soft glow of the computer screen illuminates his handsome face. I clear my throat to announce my presence, and his head snaps up. He f