Make Him Feel Better

Because no matter how fierce her revenge could get or how cunning she could end up being, Archie knew the truth now.

That she still felt the pain of what happened too deeply. And her revenge was what would help her move forward.

He bent down and brushed a kiss across her forehead. She let out a soft sigh.

It wasn't even a sexual sound, but it was enough to stir something wild in him again.

Sucking in a deep breath, he forced himself to get out of bed. The room was still warm with her scent, but he ignored the temptation to linger.

He walked out the door and made his way down the hall, pushing through the silence of the house until he reached the library. Sliding into the leather chair by the computer, he tapped a few keys. The screen lit up, and there it was.

The image of Brian kneeling before Avery, his hand around her ankle, filled the monitor.