~James POV~

Avery was still recovering from having been basically suffocated and Natashas remedy had also taken a toll on her strength. So when Avery stood up I knew she wasn't going to be able to walk.

I got to my feet the second she stood and quickly caught her in my arms.

Natasha gave me a quick nod and I scooped Avery up in my arms. I realized that this was the second time I had carried her like this. Not that I mind. Neither did Blade, he was going mad in the back of ...