C9 One Sided War

"Stella's point of view,"

"Are you alright, Stella?" Avery touched my shoulder and asked,

"I do not know." I paused for a moment and then answered her by taking a deep breath.

My gaze lingered on Mr. Woods' back as he departed the ballroom. I still find it hard to comprehend that this haughty man in a pointless game of chess defeated me so easily. Surely, he is laughing at me in his mind