When they finally reached home, it was in the early morning hours and a glint of light could be seen on the horizon. If Crystal was being honest with herself, she had to admit that she was exhausted, as well as drenched in sweat and dust, her body itched all over. She desperately needed a bath, but just the idea of using the stairs to get to her room, was too much.
After a long look at the stairs, she finally sank into the couch in the living room instead. Letting her eyes drift close, she rested her head on the small square cushions that Vanessa had insisted on as decorations.
She must have dozed off, because a little while later she felt herself being lifted up and as her eyes flew open, they met the caramel colored ones of Tertius. He didn’t speak however, just carried her up the sta
