Chapter 118: JACE

I hate sleeping alone anymore. Taking her home last night had been hell, but she was right. Asking her to move in here was too much. I just wish I could shake the feeling of dread each time she was out of my sight. I know she's safe at home with her family, but whenever she's not with me I lose my mind.

I rolled out of bed and headed for the shower. I'd see her in a little while and then maybe I could breathe right again. Fuck that. I went back to my room to grab my phone. She answered on the first ring like she'd been waiting for me. "Morning baby, how did you sleep?"

"I missed you."

"I missed you too, I woke up reaching for you."

"Aww, that's so sweet I love you too." She grinned and the sound eased the knots in my gut. "I'll be there to get you soon baby go get ready for school." After she made me embarrass myself by sending her kisses over the phone we hung up and I went to take that shower. A very cold one.

"Son are you up?" Dad came into my room while I was towel dryin