He knew the other wasn't expecting to come home to find him there, typically Avery wasn't home until six. "I'm fine," He grumbled, pushing himself up a bit from where he had been lying on the couch. "Just one of my headaches. Alaric sent me home early." He'd told the man he didn't need to be sent home, but Alaric had always known him for years and knew if he didn't rest now, Avery would be out for a few days.





















