A call

"Hey."

"Where have you been, Dera? Do you know how worried I was? I was just about to file a report even though I know you're not missing. Do you know how frustrating that is? I understand a lot happened while I was away but that's not enough reason to ghost everyone. It's been three fucking days," Zade poured out his frustration to her.

"I'm downstairs, come get the door. You can scold me after that," came a weak response.

Pool aaa"Are you serious? Don't answer that, I'm on my way," he said quickly, hurrying down the flight of stairs.

He got to the door and turned the lock. Adera looked at him with a weary expression. He pulled her into a hug and her arms immediately wrapped around him. She felt smaller than the last time he, her. More fragile.

"Are you okay?" He asked softly.

"No, I'm not. I'm tired of everything. I need a break," she muttered.

"Let's go in and get you something to drink, yeah?"

After he made sure she was settled on the couch, he went to brew coffee for he
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