Chapter Eighty-Six: Gotcha!

Avery’s POV

Chaos is about to consume the whole of the city.

“Avery?”

Nelson calls, waiting for me to get it out already.

“It will only…”

“Come on, Avery.”

He isn't having it at the very least.

“If we keep getting worried about what he wants and what he doesn't, we may never save Piper.”

I heave a loud sigh, about to go crazy.

“Why do I feel you're trying to protect him?”

“How? What are you saying?”

I wear a solid frown.

“I mean, what would you have me think?” He questions keenly. “You’re rejecting all of my suggestions, he is your ex, and he has Piper… Okay?”

“I promise you, I have no hand in this.”

Being calm and gentle is the best bet because I’d feel the same way too.

“If I did, why would I be here to seek help?”

Pushing the question back to him, I wait for him to reveal further.

“How about you tell me?”

He opens his hands in surrender.

“Besides, you keep rejecting all my opinions.”

“That is because I worry for her safety.”