Chapter 71

The wave of relief Lana had when she saw Avery’s car was not enough to overwrite the complicated and messy emotions that overwhelmed her the moment she stepped out of River’s apartment. She let out a loud sigh as she approached the car, hoping to just blank out everything that happened earlier and focus more on getting home before Ray. But the subtle numbness and aching she could feel from her body was constantly reminding her of River.

She pulled open the car door and slid into the passenger seat. Avery was resting her arms on the steering wheel as she peered at Lana with a devious smile. Her eyes then wandered down to Lana’s body where she was now wearing an oversized t-shirt instead of her cotton top she had on earlier.

“Welcome back,” she purred, noting how the sweet scent that was usually coming from Lana was almost non-existent now.

Lana felt a shiver run down her spine at Avery’s intense gaze alone. “I’m glad to see you.” She said. She was wondering how Aver