Chapter Five
“Careful, come on, watch your step,” Marcus said as he helped Charlotte up the steps to their house. As he unlocked the door, taking in how quiet the street was in the early morning, he couldn’t remember ever having been so tired, even though he’d pulled a lot of all-nighters before.
The sun was just starting to rise, though thick, heavy clouds hid the light. He glanced across the street to Ryan and Jenny’s, seeing a light on in the house and knowing someone was up, but he hoped they wouldn’t come running over right now. At the same time, he needed to check on Eva.
“I’m doing the best I can, Marcus, considering I can’t see my feet anymore,” Charlotte said.
He opened the door and flicked on the light, following her in, seeing how tired she appeared. She had outright refused
