Chapter 22
Ella's POV:
One minute I'm reliving a horrible nightmare, the next I'm flying up with widened eyes, my hand clasping my chest. Ragged breaths leave my pasty lips as I try to
I've been at Declan's house all day and he hasn't left my side. Sitting on the couch, Declan's head rests on my lap letting me play with his chocolate curls. I ask why I'm here and not at my house, my mom and Thomas must be worried sick."I want you here with me." He says, his grassy eyes connecting with mine. "I know you're safe when I'm with you."
Chapter 23Declan's POV:I hold Ella's small frame tight to me but gentle, she's so fragile. I upset her, I upset the one person who I never want to hurt. Her body trembles under me an
Ella's POV:Declan insists we go get ice cream to cheer us up. He said and I quote, "Ice cream fixes everything babe." I can't help but giggle. He always knows how to cheer me up.There are so many things to worry about but right now but I'm going to forget for a little while. I just want to be
Chapter 24Ella's POV:Another day another nightmare. Lately, sleep has been hard, it's like I'm trying to hold on, to grasp something that's not there. I'm drowning and can't catch my breath. My dreams are nightmares dragging me do
Chapter 25Declan's POV:I know I need to do something. I need to figure something out to keep my dad and Hayes away from Ella's family. I have no idea what my dads planning but whatev
Ella's POV:Walking into Declan's room I dial Olivia's number. She answers within three rings and says "Hello?"I breathe out a sigh happy that she answered. I've missed her, I don't have my phone anymore since the day Declan's brother kidnapped me and took it.
Chapter 26Ella's POV:Being at my house and seeing my mom has a cloud of calmness washing over me. Stress and worry have been eating me alive but right now seeing her has blown it awa
Olivia and I lay in my bed watching movies. She came over a little over an hour ago, I asked her to come because I didn't want to be alone after my mom left. She had to go in for work because apparently someone was out sick.I had no idea where or what Declan was doing. After he dropped me off he said something about going to Wes's but that was a while ago. He hasn't texted me, which puts me a little on edge considering I haven't left his side in five days.
**Her Rock Sequel**Agape: noun. 1. The highest form of love. Selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love; persists no matter the circumstance.He was one boy, but he was her boy.
On the way to Declan's place, we make an unexpected stop at the grocery store. My eyes cast over to him in confusion."Ice cream baby, I want ice cream."I smile and shake my head before getting out of the car. We walk hand in hand into the grocery store. A smile curves onto my lips, this is whe
Ella's POV:After the game adrenaline coursed through me. My team was over the moon due to our first win. It was such a rush, but honestly, all I wanted was to cuddle into the cocoon of the person who gives me a high that's greater than this.Being
I do a lap around the track to get my muscles moving and after stretch my legs out doing some lunges, Frankenstein's, and opening and closing the gates.When I'm done stretching I take out my soccer ball and begin to do toe taps, cuts, pullbacks, roll sides, etc. Doing this before a game I find helps during the game. My moves tend to be more precise and accurate.
Chapter 38Ella's POV:Today was the day. My first game back. And to sum it up I was a panicky agitated mess all day. I knew it, Olivia knew it, Thomas knew it, my mom knew it, Wes kne
I just wanted the day to end but I swear it dragged on as slowly as possible. Plus my teachers could be so irritating. I was already sent to the office once for 'not cooperating'. Apparently winning a sarcasm war against my teacher was considered not cooperating.Wes and I were talking and the mother fucker decided to callonlyme out on it.
Chapter 37Declan's POV:One year later.
Ella's POV:I feel heavy like I'm being held down by a thousand-pound weight. Nothing's right, everything feels so wrong. We barely had any time, we're supposed to have more time.Seeing Declan like that has hit me hard, knocking all the wind out of me. Now I'm falling like an avalanche.
Chapter 36Wes's POV:Holding up the signal felt like a victory. The fire alarm wasn't planned but it sure did help.