Chapter 17Rey
I was wiped out when I made it inside. I took off my jacket and shoes, and Lake came to hug me and asked me if I wanted to just go upstairs, and I nodded.
“I might want to eat upstairs too. Tell Madden he’s welcome to come to my room,” I added before I started on the stairs.
Lake would know it also meant I didn’t want anyone else to come to check up on me.
I trudged up the stairs and down the hall, grimacing when I realized I couldn’t just faceplant on my bed. Instead, I went to use the bathroom and then, since I was there, I took a long shower. Showering had always been a self-care thing for me, even before I learned the term.
I dried myself about halfway, then started to dry my hair as I stepped back into my room.
“Whoa, warn a guy!” Madden exclaimed.
I guess I was t
