Chapter 146. Clearly They'd Been up To Something

Athena

"We're going to stay at Orion's for a few days," Tristan explained to Derek. "Just until we can get this place properly fixed up."

"Good idea," Derek said. "I'll keep working on securing it while you're gone, get that window replaced, clean everything up.""

"Thank you," Tristan said. "I appreciate it."

We went to the bedroom and Tristan pulled out a bag, starting to pack clothes for both of us, I moved slowly around the room, gathering my toiletries from the bathroom, a few personal items I wanted with me.

Everything hurt and I was moving carefully, trying not to aggravate my bruised ribs or sore throat.

"You okay?" Tristan asked, watching me with concern.

"Just sore," I said. "I'll be fine once I can lie down properly."

He finished packing quickly and we headed back out, Derek promised to call if he needed anything and we drove toward Orion's house, which was about twenty minutes away in a quieter part of the t