I allowed Demarco to escort me down the stairs, stopping at its base to scan the room. I spotted Klaus in the corner talking to uncle Josh. He seemed very much back to normal considering the emotional mess he was earlier. His smile was so contagious that I found my lips slowly taking on a similar form. I looked over at Demarco. "I'll be back." With a nodded he released me and headed out to the front yard where Haze, Zaria and the twins were probably chilling. "Hey uncle." I smiled before turning my attention to Klaus. As soon a his eyes dropped to me, his smile immediately faded. What was his problem? Could it be the whole letting go of his hand from earlier? If that's the case then I'll most readily apologize. It's just Demarco's sudden presence startled me and in jumping I unconsci