CHAPTER TEN
Skylar lay on the couch asleep with a blanket wrapped around her shoulders. The fireplace crackled and popped as the logs inhabiting it were cooked by the flames. The golden orange illumination from the fire shone on her face, casting a shadow on the wall behind her. In her slumber, she was none the wiser to the twitching of the front door’s knob as it twitched every so often. Suddenly, the knob settled, and then it was being turned as the door was being pushed open. The door squeaked open, and a chocolate face emerged, individual braids laid to one side of her head. Her eyes moved from left to right, inspecting the living room for anyone else that may be present. After noticing that Skylar was asleep, she tip toed inside and closed the door shut behind her. She started to pul
