His arms slipped through her waist as he brought her closer, without a hair's space. He breathed into her hair as he told her to stop crying, "Please don't cry," his plea silenced her and as he drew back he hooked a finger under her chin to gaze into those sparkling blues. "I won't hurt you anymore." He promised as her eyes widened.
Avery's mind went spinning at his admission, not hurt her anymore?
Had he changed his mind?
Or was it another one of his very cruel tricks? If yes, then she wouldn't let her guard down.
How could he all of a sudden think he can change his ways? Avery's temper wasn't famous about getting riled, she was calm and collected. Very forgiving and full of life. Life that was slipping from her grasp.
"You m-mean it?" She gulped the apple in throat, his quick nod
