Inheritance Games - The Heir and the Heiress

Jameson

Avery clutched my hand tightly, her eyes reflecting a mix of fear and curiosity as she looked around the room the staircase led us to.

Avery's eyes widened in wonder as she moved closer to a wooden table with signs etched on its sides. 

"Isn't this incredible? Can't believe it is all done by hand." Avery whispered, her voice barely above a breath. 

I nodded, with my gaze fixed on a faded map hanging on the wall. 

 A sudden noise echoed through the chamber.

Avery moved closer to me, their hands brushed against each other, sending a jolt of electricity between them.

 Without a word, Avery gripped my hand in fear.

 We turned towards the source of the sound and saw a shadowy figure. 

"It's okay, Heiress. Breath." I said to calm her down. 

She let out a gasp as the figure came into view.

"Me and my gang overheard you. It's me Ave your BHFF (best Hawthorne friend forever)" Xander said.

"What, Xander? How are you guys here?"I exclaimed

"Isn't it my job to interrupt romantic dates/mystery-solving stuff? Anyways I'm here now so you can't get rid of me because I am your favorite aren't I Jamie ?"

"You aren't my favourite and ok you can stay," I said still shocked 

Xander, Libby, Nash,Greyson and another girl had come to INTURUPT US.

I wondered who this girl was but I was tired so I decided to ask Xander tomorrow.

During the conversation Avery had fainted.

I carried her towards the staircase and into our room.

Avery's head rested against my shoulder, her soft breaths warm against my neck. I could feel the quickened pace of her heartbeat.

As I laid her down on the soft feather bed I pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead and decided to let her sleep.