Ch. 70

CHAPTER SEVENTY:

~Drake:

‘I’m not staying here forever, they need to find or pick someone else,’ I grumbled to Dane - again.

‘We were born to lead,’ Dane fires back.

It’s been our constant argument for the past week. Pretty much the only time we aren’t arguing is when Avery has our attention. We’re both one hundred percent focused on her when she’s around.

Just then, like I’d been summoning her, a knock came to the door. I knew it was her before she opened it, and the instant her eyes met mine, everything else faded to gray.

“I can feel you getting… upset?” she asked, closing the door behind her and walking over to the desk I’d been sitting in for too long.

I stood up, needing contact with her right away. Without another word she was in my arms and everything seemed lighter, easier.

“I’m perfect now, Freckles,” I said, a long breath leaving me.

The encouraging tingles from everywhere we touched, accompanied by her intoxicating scent settled me down. Goddess, she’s amazing. The