Chapter 44

• *Dark Crystal Tower*
• Ace strolled into his quarter exhausted from the day's event. Opening the door to the chamber, he found his mate sleeping with the handheld transceiver still in her hand. Taking the handheld transceiver, he placed it on the charger along with his. Bringing the book that she had been reading, and replacing it on the nightstand.
• Removing his footwear and the rest of the unneeded clothing. Turning the oil lamp down, Ace crawled into bed.