Chapter 108

The villa was located halfway up the hill.

There was a winding but smooth road starting at the bottom of the hill that led straight to the villa.

From there onwards, however, there were no roads leading to the top of the hill.

It was already dark out when Elliot had begun his journey from the villa.

Using his flash as a torchlight, he hurried up the hill.

He was worried for Avery's safety.

Charlie had bad intentions when it came to Avery, and he was terrified of what might happen to her if

he was too late.

He would never have allowed Avery to come alone if he knew about Charlie's evil plans.

Half an hour later and Elliot was breathing heavily, but it was nothing compared to the hell his legs were

going through.

His doctor had ordered him not to do any extraneous activities for the next six months.

He was only allowed to walk normally and not for long periods of time either.

Activities like hiking that wear out the knees were out of the question and carried extreme risks.

the leaves of the trees

a halt as he began to feel

bodyguard, but there

way down the hill. The little energy he had left would allow him to

thought vanished from his mind as quickly

discomfort and continued up the

find Avery and bring her safely down

was at that moment that

causing him to lose his

how afraid he felt, nor did he think of death. The only

was Avery's face.

tears, the way her brows furrowed when she was angry, her

It was all Avery.

when he thought of what Charlie Tierney might be doing

into a bottomless pit

thuds that rang in his ears were the sounds

branches.

falling into, nor did he know

Foster!" Avery yelled at the top of

go up there!

for you, boss!" cried Elliot's bodyguard." Say something if you

We'll come get you!"

with nothing but an unsettling breeze

Avery walked, the more terrified she

up the hill was

only able to make her way

still recovering, why would Elliot come

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