His Eagle Eyes on Me

"Stop acting like a baby," Avery said in a low and gentle voice as she wiped down Elliot's face. "Do you think I want to care for you like this? You stink of booze... Aren't you a clean freak? Was that all an act? I wouldn't even bother helping you if your legs weren't still recovering." 2

The sound of her voice calmed Elliot's breathing, and he was overcome by a sudden wave of drowsiness.

Her voice was like a hypnotic lullaby.

Once Avery finished wiping Elliot down, she pulled the covers over him and tucked him in.

By the time she cleaned up in the bathroom and returned to the bedroom, he was already fast asleep.

She finally let out a huge sigh of relief.

She sat down on the edge of the bed and glanced around the room. 2

The memory of how her every move was monitored and recorded by surveillance cameras for the first three months she was there sent a shudder down her body. 1

The cameras were probably gone by now.

Elliot was erratic and bad-tempered, but he was not a pervert.

Avery got up and retrieved her pillow and blanket from her room.

several times during

notice that there was someone else in bed

ended up spending the night in peace

warm morning sun crept in through the large windows,

rested on his chest, her

and that was when he noticed Avery's peaceful face

a minute after he had

eyes slowly opened

embarrassment crackled

eyes were still bloodshot, but they were much more

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casually dismiss the whole thing and slowly raised her leg off of his. 3 "You're looking well-rested. Did you have a good night's sleep?" Elliot said in a husky

froze

leg away, then changed the subject and said,

from the embarrassing situation.

bed and walked into

out of sight, Avery picked up

That was close!