I sobbed the rest of the drive, soaking Valik's shirt with tears and snot. I know at some point they had contacted Adam, because I felt his presence in my mind, not enough to make a mind-link but enough to let me know he was there. It soothed me enough to stop crying and just lean into Valik's shoulder hiccuping.
I heard the gate open and the car wind through the town before stopping at home. Adam was there, pulling me gently from Valik's arms and into his, carrying me inside to the bathroom with an awaiting bubble bath that smelled like jasmine.
I started to cry again, but silently as Adam undressed me and eased me into the bath.
He used the shower head, detaching it, and began washing my hair, lathering it with shampoo and then conditioner before starting to rub into my shoulders.
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