Ace POV:When I woke up in the morning, I felt like a complete idiot.I really thought I fucked anyone while drunk.But a relief flooded through me as I saw my Mini standing in front of the dressing table, scowling at the dogs in her usual manner.She then mentioned that I had come to her room last night, wanting to sleep with her.My heart skipped a beat at that information and I was grateful that I hadn't done anything to hurt her.After taking a long, cold shower to clear my head, I glanced at the time. It was already 7:50 in the morning.I hurriedly made my way to the hall, only to come to a sudden stop as I saw Mini sitting on the couch, calmly eating scrambled eggs with pasta.The sight of Mini there, safe and unharmed, initially filled me with a sense of overwhelming relief, but that feeling quickly dissipated when I noticed the rottweiler sitting calmly beside her, seemingly engrossed in the TV show they were watching together.Tom and Jerry. She loves that.But what bothered
Ace POV: "Didn't I tell you to throw it in the dustbin?" I queried, with a hint of annoyance."Ace, I know he abandoned you when you needed him most, but he might not have had a cho—" I raised my hand to silence him."Just leave it there and go," I instructed, redirecting my attention to the computer screen.Leo chuckled softly as he placed the box beside the computer."He mentioned it contains things mostly related to your parents. Your parents, Ace," he emphasized, before departing.My gaze shifted to the box, a furrow forming on my brow.I picked it up and tore off the wrapping paper, revealing a medium-sized box.As I lifted the lid, a chill ran down my spine.At the top lay a framed photo of my parents, surrounded by a sleek black border.Swallowing hard, I carefully set the photo aside. Sorting through the contents, a sense of warmth washed over me.Among the photographs, jewelry, and letters, memories flooded back.A smile tugged at my lips as I came across a picture of my par
Iris POV:After bidding farewell to everyone, I left the cozy cafe at 4:10 in the late afternoon, feeling content and grateful.Today was a great day, indeed.Because everyone talked to me so nicely and even said "they like to work with me".Just a short ten minutes later, I found myself standing outside Hudson's house.As I entered, Alex's familiar voice broke the silence of the hall."Hey...You're early today for your classes," he noted cheerfully, his tone tinged with curiosity."Yeah...Is Liam home?" I inquired, scanning the room in search of any clue to his whereabouts."Yes, in his room. Why?" he questioned, his curiosity piqued by my quest.Expressing a nonchalant shrug, I muttered, "I haven't seen him in a while," before making my way towards Liam's bedroom."I hope you revised what we studied two days ago," he yelled, breaking the silence of the room with his stern remark.Responding confidently, I shouted back, "Yeah".Standing in front of Liam's door with a feeling of a mix
Author POV:Ace's eyes fluttered open slowly, feeling the weight of exhaustion drag at his lids.Every inch of his body throbbed with a dull, persistent ache, akin to the feeling of being ripped apart and hastily stitched back together.The dryness in his throat was unbearable, each swallow a painful reminder of his thirst.Finally forcing his eyes open, he was greeted by a stark white ceiling.Slowly, his gaze wandered, taking in the rhythmic beeping of monitors and the countless tubes snaking across his body.The realization hit him: he was in a hospital.He squeezed his eyes shut, exhaling a weary sigh as he sank back into the thin mattress.Suddenly, memories crashed over him like a tidal wave, causing his eyes to snap open and his heart racing.His friends. Allegra. Freya. Mikhail.A groan escaped his lips as he struggled to sit up, his injured shoulder protesting every movement.Determined, he swung his legs over the side of the bed.The moment his feet touched the cold floor, h
Iris POV:We both jolted at the sudden sound of a voice from outside the door."Iris!" Aiden's voice cut through the silence, causing Liam to let out a weary sigh."This boy," Liam muttered under his breath, "is such a brat. He'll bicker with you like a stray dog but can't stay away for even a moment."I couldn't help but giggle at his words. "I suppose today has been eventful enough. I'll fill you in on the rest of the story later," Liam said, rising from his seat to open the door.I sighed deeply, giving my cheeks a few quick smacks to wake myself from the flashback.The door swung open, revealing Aiden with a mischievous smirk, followed by Susan, Felix, and Hudson as they filed into the room.Susan immediately flopped onto the bed, resting her head on my lap as she cheerfully munched on a chocolate bar.The group's curious eyes darted between Liam and me, their expressions laced with suspicion."...What happened?" I asked, trying to clear the dryness from my throat as I addressed t
Iris POV:I got off the bike with a sense of urgency and swiftly reached for the cake from Leo. My movements were precise and careful."You're really dramatic," Leo said with a puzzled expression as he removed my helmet, his fingers brushing my hair away from my face."No. The way you drive the bike is disapproving," I said, my tone laced with concern. "The cake could have easily fallen off and been ruined if you hadn't been careful."I took a quick peek into the box to ensure that the cake was still intact.Thankfully, it appeared to be unharmed, its frosting and decorations still perfectly in place."Sweetie, I do bike stunts all the time," Leo replied with a playful smirk, his confidence evident. "You think I can't handle a cake that was literally placed in the gas tank of the bike?""A cake is like a fragile newborn baby," I said with exaggerated seriousness. "We have to handle it with the utmost care. You wouldn't be doing stunts if you had a newborn baby with you, would you?"Le
Ace POV:"Liam!" we both exclaimed, frustration evident in our voices.He shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly and flopped down on the couch, looking completely unconcerned.We both laid there, breathing heavily. I backed away from her and we sat up on the couch as she adjusted her dress, pouting.Within moments, all my friends had gathered around the couch.Felix, Aiden, and Alex had clearly been roused from their beds, evident by the fact that they were only wearing pajama pants. The others were dressed but looked just as groggy.They all looked like they might fall asleep here if I let them."Why the hell did you call us?" Susan asked, laying her head on Aiden's lap, her eyes half-closed with sleepiness."I specifically told everyone to meet me here at 9 sharp, and it's already past 11. Motherfuckers!" I snapped, gritting my teeth in frustration.I noticed Iris glancing around at everyone with concern as she sat beside me. Her cheeks were flushed with shyness while Liam alternated b
Author's POV:Beep, beep, beep, beep.Ace Salvatore's eyes snapped open to the persistent beeping of his alarm, a feeling of irritation washed over him, disrupting his peaceful slumber.Annoyed but disciplined, he rose from the warmth of his bed and reached for a towel to wrap around his lean body.He made his way towards his bedroom because he doesn't have any sexual relations in his bedroom.After completing his morning routine and donning a sleek black suit that complemented his fit physique.Then he was faced with a reliable figure stepped into his path – Ivan Smith, a man who had transitioned effortlessly from bodyguard and assistant to confidant and friend."Buongiorno capo ( Good morning Boss)" Ivan intoned, the words carrying a sense of familiarity tempered by respect.Ace acknowledged the greeting with a curt nod, his eyes momentarily betraying a flicker of warmth before settling back into an icy mask that had long become his trademark.He maintained his usual composed demeano