Chapter 28 "After"

Elijah P.O.V.

After watching Avery walk out the door crying and shit, I felt my heart tear inside me. I wanted to hit something. So, I ran out the door. I should follow her, but I won't. So, instead, I am going to give her some space.

Jake P.O.V.

I was outside the school, smoking behind the buildings when I heard someone coming in footsteps. It sounded closer when I saw Avery, my mate stop in front of me.

"Jake, hi" I didn't see you there?" she said with sadness and looked down and played with her hair. It sounds like she has been crying when she didn't look up.

I grabbed her chin and lifted it. I saw her eyes. Like I was saying, someone made her cry. I was getting angry when I saw her face was all red and I saw a broken expression.

"Wow, what's wrong, Avery," I asked her with concern in my voice.

She didn't want to tell me and see me right now. Because I see her being broken and letting her guard down, she's usually always brave and strong. She never allows people to see her break o