Ace's POVMy fist collided with the punching bag; All you could hear was the thud of my fist against the bag, echoing throughout the room. This is how I decided to release my anger when I was younger. Having the weight of the world on your shoulders is exhausting, mentally and physically.Not to mention the fact that I never sleep.I sat on the floor, taking a sip from my water bottle. "She's not dead" Dante announced as he strutted in with an unimpressed look on his face. "What?" I questioned confused, already worked up from my workout session. "Sofia, she's not dead, if anything she's very much alive" Dante grumbled before he handed me some pictures.She was standing on a balcony and she seemed to be upset. But then....... in the second one, Haze had his arms around her and she was leaning into him. "How...." I was speechless, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Finally, in the last photo, she was asleep in his arms. She had done it, she had left and wasn't looking back; She was h
I stood outside in the freezing cold, shivering uncontrollably because I'd rather be out here than surrounded by the evil men in there.I was being overwhelmed my thoughts; they weren't making my decision any easier.I can't hurt Haze. I don't want to hurt him like the way Ace hurt me so for that reason I'm choosing Haze.Ace is toxic. He's broken and damaged, impulsive and reckless, selfish and cruel. I don't even have one bad thing to say about Haze. He is a good guy.He's the right guy and he's the safe option.I stared up at the stars that shined so brightly above me. The stars were so beautiful. It was nights like these that made me want to live. I felt cold air move in and out of my lungs, it felt almost therapeutic to appreciate for just a moment that I was alive.It's a lot. Everything's a lot.Then, without warning, I felt someone grab the back of my neck roughly. "The Vipers" someone hissed making my heart pound. I saw my father's hand and I immediately whimpered in pain; I
I woke up to Ace sleeping next to me. It wasn't a dream.This was a rare moment, I'd never really seen him sleep. I watched him for a moment, only for him to mumble something and stir around in his sleep. He had little droplets on his forehead; I assume it was because it was too hot but it was also weird because he didn't look peaceful, apart of me wanting to wake him up."Ace" I poked his big, muscular shoulder cautiously. He let out a snore making me smile. He wasn't wearing a shirt, well he never does because he's usually always warm in bed and the shirt just doesn't help. I think he does it on purpose.As I was lost in thought, Ace shot up, staring around the room frantically. I was freaking out watching him just scan the room vigorously for something. His eyes connected with mine."You're okay, it was only a dream" I tried to calm him down; He was really paranoid. I grabbed his face gently, making him look at me. "I've got you" I reassured him while sweat dripped from his forehea
"Where's your boy toy gone?" Ace came in and sat on the bed with a curious look on his face. I bit my lip nervously."I- um......I chose you" I whispered shyly catching his full attention. "You're staying?" his features immediately softened, the tone of his voice switching from grumbly and cold to warm and vulnerable. I nodded slightly, staring at him while patiently waiting for his reaction."So does this mean we're back?" His big eyes stared at me. I let out a laugh at Ace who was struggling to hide his excitement. "I guess so" I uttered to him with a warm smile. A big grin appeared on his face as he pulled out his necklace."I fixed it awhile ago, like a day after you left actually" Ace stared at his chain with his big blue eyes staring at me in wonder. "Well....I may have carried my bracelet around everywhere" I blushed embarrassed, taking my bracelet out of my purse. He took the bracelet out of my hands and clicked it back onto my wrist, where it belonged."Ace" I sighed not want
"Basically you were jealous so you destroyed me and Ace's relationship?" I said blankly to Dante who stared at Ice. Ice just shrugged in response, seeming to have no care of the situation."Yeah" he nodded. I just shook my head and walked away.I was about to go up to Ace when the bell rang. I ran upstairs to get Ace but he was out of his room by the time I got to the top of the stairs. "Let me get it" Ace announced from upstairs, jogging down to open the door. He had a serious look on his face. He opened the door and I saw two people wander in. "Ace" the man nodded at him . "Hey Ace" the woman smiled, hugging him, Ace being slightly shocked by the sudden affection. "Oh yeah sorry" the woman smiled before pulling her hands back, forgetting that doesn't really like any human contact because he just doesn't like people.They greeted Ice and Dante. The man was tall and had big broad shoulders like Ace but was still more....... manly. He was attractive and was obviously athletic or worked
Ashton, Ace and Chase all came in, looking like they had just gotten out of the shower due to how much they had sweat.Ace flopped on the couch, seeming exhausted. "Ace you stink" I uttered, holding my nose. "Oh yeah?" He stood up, grabbing my wrist. "Ashton help" I shrieked as Ace pulled me into his arms. "Sorry Sofia but my wife's getting it too" Ashton lifted Ella into his arms. "Ashton Carter, put me down" Ella couldn't help but laugh while yelling at him. "Looks like you'll have to shower with me now" Ace whispered to me, sending shivers down my spine. He ran his fingers along the bottom of my stomach playfully. "Don't" I growled at him."Feisty" Ace responded with a chuckle before finally letting me go. "You're still showering with me though" He shouted as he ran up the stairs. "He literally doesn't care who hears him" I threw my arms up in the air frustratedly while blushing. Ashton and Ella laughed at my reaction.A few minutes had passed and Ace came back downstairs. "Come on
Ace's POV:Ella had fallen asleep in Ashton's arms not long after Sofia fell asleep against my shoulder.Me, Ashton, Grayson, and Chase were all talking about random shit.Then Sofia sat up frantically, gasping, and looked horrified. "Sofia!" I said loudly trying to make her realize she was awake. Ella had been woken up by Sofia's gaps and was about to come over before Ashton put his arm in front of her to stop her.She looked at me before searching the room frantically with her eyes. I gently grabbed her face forcing her head towards me. "Look at me" I muttered but she couldn't hear me. "Look at me!" I demanded loudly. She had tears welling up in her eyes as she stared at me, shaking from fear. She shut her eyes as she tried desperately to catch her breath. "I've got you" I reassured her, stroking her cheek with my thumb. "B-but he had me" She uttered, still seeming paranoid.I hated this. I hated this so fucking much. I can't help her when she's asleep and that's why I hate it. I'd
I didn't stop hitting the tree.The bat was still making whipping noises from swinging through the air so fast. I grunted frustratedly as I bashed the wooden bat against the tree repeatedly with no sign of stopping.My cigarette stayed in my mouth while swung the bat as hard as I could, taking out my anger on the tree; My hands tightened around the bat."Ace" I heard a soft mumble only to see Sofia standing behind me, shivering from the cold with a confused look on her face. I stared at her as I caught my breath. "What are you doing?" Her soft, sleepy voice questioned me. "I'm just releasing some anger" I muttered to her quietly as I took the cigarette out of my mouth. She blinked slowly, showing me that she was tired. I watched her while she hugged her own arms, trying to shelter herself from the cold, wearing only a shirt and jeans. "Oh" she responded quietly with a hint of confusion after a moment of silence. I could tell she wanted to ask something but was too shy."What's wrong b