Chapter 117

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“That should be it Charlie, thank you!” Perrin closes the trunk of the black SUV and brings the last large box up the steps of the Archives.

I bend to pick up one of the lighter boxes. “Don’t even think about it,” he growls. I smirk, but can’t hide the slightest bit of annoyance. I may be showing, but I’m not that incapable.

“Does Ben know we’re coming?” Perrin asked.

“I texted him. But… he didn’t reply.”

“As long as he doesn’t think I’m coming to interview him, I’m fine.”

I give him a knowing look. “Then you should make it clear that this is a social visit.”

“I won’t stay long anyway,” he says. “Once I get these dropped off I’m going to see Jesamine.”

We head inside and I take the lead towards the circulation desk. Like usual, the Archives is quiet and empty. It’s mid-afternoon, and the sun streams through the stained glass in waves, illuminating the dust particles floating lazily through the air.

I hit the small bell at the top of the circulation desk, noticing that Mar