Book 2 - Ch. 114: Plan In Motion

“See you in a few hours, baby, stay safe.” Jace tells me and kisses me on the lips.

“I will, I love you.” I tell him as he hands me the laundry basket.

"Love you, too, Ella.” He calls out as he bounces down the stairs.

Just then and right on time, my phone begins to ring, and I answer it, “Hey Mom, what’s up?” I give it a few seconds, “No, Jace just left for a meeting at work and I’m heading down to do laundry. Can I call you back later?” Again, I wait, “Okay, I love you, too, Mom.” I pocket my phone and pretend to notice my old apartment. Placing the basket on one hip, I walk over to the door, and with a racing heart, I knock.

He must have been close because the door opens not even two seconds later and there stands a guy that I have never seen before in my life. He’s got blonde hair, which I can tell has been dyed, and a pair of brown eyes. He’s not that bad looking, with a slight build and standing at least five-foot-nine, maybe a bit taller.

“Hi! My name is Ella, and I live up