When she went to turn off the lights, he could see the tears rolling down her face. Though he was physically satisfied, he felt discontent.

He felt worse when she remained quiet.

The room was dark with only the faint light coming in from the street lights down below. He started at her back and furrowed his brows. Instinctively, he wanted to be closer to her, so he stretched out his arm and tried to pull her to him.

She shoved him away with all the power she could muster. The moment she felt the warmth of his body, she shouted, "Let me go!"

"No!" He tightened his arms around her and indulged himself in her scent. He rested his chin on her shoulder. "I'm not leaving tonight."

Avery felt as though she had been tied up, and she could not move an inch.

Elliot had not been gentle, but he was not as rough as the last time.

"When has he ever asked for my opinion before showing up or leaving? What I think doesn't matter to him, so he doesn't even need to say anything! He would just d