Jess mounted the spiral staircase slowly, her emotions at odds. On the one hand, she was surprised to find herself angry and yes, protective of her new friend. On the other, she had barely glimpsed this guy, who was about the same age as she was. Where did she get off barging in on him? How did she have the nerve to confront him when it was, really, none of her business?
But it was her business. Whether it was due to what Robert had done for her, her own nature, or even reincarnation for that matter, she did feel a fierce urge to protect Robert. And she hated seeing him taken advantage of like this.
Jess marched down the hallway. As she drew closer, she heard the groans and grunted proclamations indicating the soundtrack to just about any porn movie. The air was heavy with cigarette smok
