For Her

Jax’s POV

I watched her throughout the movie, and even after she fell asleep, I couldn’t look away. It’s ridiculous, I know, but I keep waiting for the moment I wake up and she’s gone again.

We should never have changed the casino’s name. It was perfect as Dhalia’s. This week has been rough—worse than any falling out we’ve had before.

We were tearing everything apart because we lost her and couldn’t see clearly. I stand, walk over, and lift her gently. Chase is watching me in confusion.

“She’s clearly exhausted and needs to sleep.” It’s only seven, but it’s obvious she hasn’t been sleeping. We need to talk and fix our problems, too. I don’t want Dhalia dragged into this mess.

I place her in bed and stand by the door, watching her sleep. I roll my eyes as I hear Chase and Blake shouting. Walking over, I glare at them. “Now what?”

“Nothing,” Blake shrugs.

“Then why were you practically shouting?”

They exchange glances. “Didn’t realise we were,” Chase mutters.

“Well, if you wake her, I’m