I bit my lip. "But I really should thank you today."

"Not fishing for thanks here," he chuckled. "We're friends. Skip the formal stuff."

I managed a small smile. "Well, if you ever need anything, just say the word. I'm heading up."

"Sure thing," he nodded.

I heard his car pull away as I walked into the building.

At Aurora's place, I didn't bother with lights. Just made my way through the moonlit apartment to shower and get ...