**Jax**

After paying the bill and leaving a generous tip, I took Piper's hand in mine, and we headed outside. The night air had a biting chill, not that the cold bothered me, but I hoped she wouldn't be uncomfortable. We strolled down Main Street. The streetlights had already kicked on, the glow illuminating the sidewalk. Many of the small gift shops and specialty stores were still open, and while quite a few people were out and about, the town was rather quiet. Summer was ...