When I came to the police station, I nodded at the receptionist, who let me pass by him. After all the visits, he was quite used to me coming and going, although I could see he didn't like it much.
"Detective Taylor is in his office, right?" I asked, heading into the corridor.
"Miss. Bedwen," he said, not trying to get out of the counter to stop me. "Detective Taylor is working. He wasn't expecting you today, though. He usually mentions when you're coming."
Yeah, having a dark mage coming and going to a police station is weird. Makes sense Jack tells them in advance.
"It's a surprise," I said, smiling nervously, clutching the small package inside my pocket.
"I see," the receptionist said, and I went into the corridor that headed to Jack's office.
When I knocked on his door, I heard n
