They sat in silence for a while. Tertius seemed to sense her need for quiet, so he just held her, brushing his fingers through her hair softly until a soft knock brought them out of their reverie. Vanessa entered without waiting for a reply. Crystal was shocked at seeing the dark circles around her cousin’s usually bright eyes. “Nessa?”
“I just came to check on you Crys. Nick said your awake. I’ll be okay.”
“No you won’t, not at the speed you’re pressing yourself!” It was a very pissed Myra that followed behind her. “This girl has been up all night looking after all you idiots who had been trying to get yourselves killed!”
“Girl? I’m older than you.” Vanessa was smiling slightly at her mate’s over-protectiveness, even when she was a human. Turning to Crystal, she took her pulse, before
