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.

head felt heavy by the time she got to her room. 3 She took out a thick blanket from the closet, wrapped herself in it, and fell into a deep slumber.

night, ridding herself of the chill

the next morning, aside from feeling a little sticky, she was in relatively

took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and

food to the dining room,

he had breakfast?"

Master Elliot hasn't come

a piece of toast, then began to wolf

was done eating in under five

him, Madam?" Mrs.

said, then lifted her chin slightly and added,

time together," said

I have something to do on campus today, so I won't be having dinner at home

to take you there," Mrs. Cooper said. She left,

just

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

to the driver and said, "Thank you. You can head back now. I'll find my own way home later."

did not expect to bump in her best

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"Tammy, I don't think I can go to graduate school with you." 4 Tammy stopped in her tracks and said, "Is it because of your family? I heard about your dad. I'm so sorry."

smile and said, "Actually, I never really wanted to

Tammy said. "When are you going to

told her mother of what had happened

only knew that

but had no idea

and said, "Do you know what it feels like to have someone completely destroy your trust? I thought he was the best man in the world,

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

depending on myself than

need to go through some heartbreak to grow," Tammy sighed. "You were completely love-struck before summer break, but look at the mature young lady

said, "I just hope I can take care of

major I know who's at top of the class in both majors. The sky's the

flushed at

Tammy left the campus

instantly pointed at the Portia

Portia who dropped you off this morning? Is he here to pick you up?" Tammy still remembered

all, luxury cars and beautiful people were pleasing

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

aback. Did she not tell him not to

What was going on?