C19 Chapter 19

CHASE
"Everything okay?" I asked. I could tell from Avery's pale face that everything was far from it, but I waited for her answer.
"No. But it will be."
"Can I help?" 
Avery shook her head. "I don't think so."
"Do you want to have a drink?" She looked as though she could use one.
She nodded, her chin wobbling a little.
I poured her a glass of wine and motioned for her to sit on my lap. "C'mere