His Eagle Eyes on Me

The car sped past Avery, leaving a trail of dust.

She lifted her head and saw the blurry tail lights of the Rolls-Roice in the darkness. 1

Was that Elliot's car? 1

She wiped the tears off her face, calmed herself down, and walked toward the house.

She saw the car parked in the courtyard when she arrived.

She waited outside in hopes of going in after Elliot had gone to his room.

Her eyes stung. She looked up at the stars shining brightly in the night sky.

It was a beautiful spring night, i

Before she knew it, she had been standing outside for an hour. 3

The driver had already moved the car into the garage.

The lights in the living room were still on, but there was nobody in sight, i

Avery felt normal, so she walked slowly into the house. 2

On the veranda on the second floor, Elliot, dressed in a grey robe, was sitting in his wheelchair. The last dregs of wine sat at the bottom of his wine glass.

He had watched Avery the entire hour that she had stood outside in the cold. 1

He could not figure out the thoughts that would lead her to spend an entire hour out in the cold. She was so still that she could have easily blended in with the trees that stood next to her. 3

Elliot had met countless intelligent minds in his lifetime because they were the only people worthy enough to stand by his side. 2

However, Avery was an exception.

He did not consider her bright because she had provoked him despite knowing what kind of man he was.

She was an extremely foolish woman. 3

Seeing her miserable, however, affected his mood in a peculiar way.

It was a feeling that he had never felt before.

was because of the cold wind, but Avery's head felt heavy by the time she got to her room. 3 She took out a thick blanket from the closet, wrapped herself in

ridding herself of the chill from the

feeling

took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and

dining room, and Mrs. Cooper immediately

breakfast?" Avery

hasn't

her glass of milk and a piece

done eating in under five

afraid of him,

see him," Avery said, then lifted her chin slightly and added, "Seeing him makes me uncomfortable."

said Mrs.

do on campus today,

go get the driver to take you there," Mrs. Cooper said.

I'll just take a cab. He

at home. One for Master Elliot and one for the odd jobs. I'll get the other one to take you," said

later." i After the driver drove off, a young woman ran

not expect to bump in

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together. "Tammy, I don't think I can go to graduate school with you." 4

I never really wanted to go to graduate school."

right?" Tammy said. "When are you going to introduce me to him?" 5

told her mother of what had happened

only knew that

had no idea who he was.

someone completely destroy your trust? I thought he was the best man in the world, but he was

her red eyes, and said, "Forget about that, Avery. We're still young. Just think of it as a lesson learned. You'll

off depending on myself than

love-struck before summer break, but look at the mature young lady you've

and said, "I just hope I can take care of myself after graduation."

who's at top of the class in

cheeks flushed at the

and Tammy left the campus together. They had planned

Tammy instantly pointed

this morning? Is he here to

luxury cars and beautiful people were

toward the open window of the Portia. She glanced at the driver, and he glanced

taken aback. Did she not tell him not to pick her up?

What was going on?