25

Whack!

'I have to stop him no matter what!'

Avery grabbed onto her dress and held her breath as she shut her eyes close in fear. Her heart beating at an unusual rate.

"I told you to stay away. What were you thinking that you stood right in front of me? I could have punched you just now!" Outraged, Apollo grasped her arms and stared at her, infuriated.

Upon hearing his voice, Avery opened her eyes and smiled at him cheekily.

'Thankfully I am safe.'

"I wanted you to stop."

Apollo stared at her coldly. If he was not careful, she would have had a new look on her face.

"I could have hit your face."

"You wouldn't."

As he heard her, he looked stiffer. He stepped an inch towards her, keeping his gaze fixed on her as if he was warning her through those blue orbs of his.

TO NOT PUSH HER LUCK!

He in his raspy voice asked, "Are you sure?"

Avery bit her lips. Her eyes shut off and open again.

'It is the only way to stop him.' Taking a step she asserted confidently, "Yes, I am..."

All her bravery