AVERY
I blinked in confusion, “I don't still get you? Why would you think that?”
“I'm sorry Av, I should have been sure before taking it out on Roman,” she said softly, shame flickering across her face.
“How would you believe what some stranger said about me?” I asked, disbelief sharp in my voice.
“I was triggered by the news and wanted to defend you. That was the reason I did what I did,” she explained.
I shook my head, pushing away the thought from my mind. I wasn't really happy that Roman wasn't by my side when I woke up.
“Are you thinking about him?” Ava asked, her gaze pinned me as she probed.
I remained silent.
“Are you in love with that old man? I thought your plan was to get back at your asshole ex,” she teased lightly, but her eyes searched my face for a
