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JACE POV Leaving Ella was tough, even knowing that I only have a month to go. I don’t like knowing that she is there all alone, even if she does have friends, no one will protect her like I will. Speaking of her friends, I don’t trust that Gabe guy not to try anything sly with her. I could tell how much he likes my girl, and any guy in their right mind will do whatever it takes to get the girl he wants. Look at me for example, okay, maybe I went too extreme, but the point is, most men will do and say whatever they have to in order to get the girl. I’m sitting in my first period class on Monday morning, while thinking about my girl like this, when a commotion draws my attention to the front of the classroom. Two students come through the door ten minutes late laughing at whatever it is that they find so funny this early in the morning. I do a double take when I see who it is, and my hackles start to rise. Toby and Brandon apologize to the teacher and then snicker as the make their wa
“Pony Express!” I shout out, winning charades for me and Reece. Game night has resumed for me, giving me a much-needed fun night. We didn’t have it last Friday because both Reece and Gabe were down with the flu, but tonight we were able to finally pick it up again. I had forgotten how much fun it was before my life did a three-sixty. I now feel like two totally different people, though, and I’m not sure if I like it. As much fun as I’m having with my friends, I don’t feel whole, and it almost seems as though I’m lying to both me and my friends. Reece, and now Gabe, know of the type of relationship that me and Jace have, but they don’t know to what extent it goes to. Not that it’s their business, but with Jace not here with me, I could really use someone to talk to about it. I just don’t trust anybody enough to tell my secrets yet. “Ella, do you need another drink?” Reece asks as she gets up to get a refill of her own. “Yeah, sure. Thank you.” I watch as Gabe starts putting the chara
JACE POV I’m in the middle of emailing the principal about doing my last few assignments online since I’ve only got a week’s worth of classes left anyway, and then graduation in two weeks. The seniors just tested this week, so at least that is out of the way, and to be honest, even if I didn’t do my last few assignments, I’d still be passing with good grades. I’m just trying to be responsible here. I ended up going over to talk with Elaine and Ethan this morning about what happened last night, and they were ready to fly out right away, but I told them that I already had my ticket, and my flight is this afternoon. So, instead, they called the cellular store and got a replacement since Ella is on their plan anyway. When I talked to Ella to let her know that she could go pick up her phone and to let her know when my flight lands, she informed me that the police were in her apartment for hours, dusting for fingerprints and weren’t able to find anything but two sets, and more than likely
I was so happy when our parents pulled up with our vehicles on Tuesday afternoon. Unfortunately, my sister and brother couldn’t come, but just seeing my parents again makes me feel better. I’ve been feeling off ever since the break-in, almost like a lost little girl, even with Jace here with me, it isn’t the same without my parents. My parents were always the ones to chase the boogie man away, and now being on my own, I know I need to depend more on myself. Learning to depend on no one but yourself takes a lot, more than I ever thought it would take. I was excited to move out on my own, and it was all roses until something detrimental happened, making me lose the feeling of wanting to be independent. I’m hoping that having Jace here with me will help, but he won’t always be around either. I’m not sure why I’m suddenly feeling the way I am. Maybe it’s due to everything that has happened to me, or maybe it’s the fact that Jace had talked to me about his suspicions. Just thinking about a
“I am so proud of you for deciding to walk across the stage with your class, honey.” My dad hugs me just before I leave the house. I had decided like four days ago that I would attend the ceremony as one of the graduates. I called the high school and talked to the principal, who was one hundred percent on board with me walking across the stage. Jace and I flew in a couple of days ahead, so we could attend the practice walk, and so on, but we didn’t go to the senior keg or anything. We feel that we are bigger than that now. Maybe it’s because of where we are at in life and everything that’s going on, but we’ve just kept to ourselves. We did see Mason at graduation practice, and unlike Toby and Brandon, who kept side-eying me, Mason never once looked my way. I don’t know if I should consider that suspicious or just be grateful that he is leaving me alone. Anyway, it’s now the day of graduation, and Jace is waiting out in the driveway for me, as I say bye to my parents. They are going t
Why me? It’s what I’ve been asking myself ever since Graduation Day when I learned that I truly had a stalker. Finding my old cell phone left on my bed scared the crap out of me. Knowing that the same person who was in my apartment without me knowing, was inside my parents’ house as well. The worst part is that they were there during mine and Jace’s grad party, which means, people saw them, and they didn’t even know that they were someone to watch out for. My dad has searched the security footage from that day, and Mason was not on any of the footage. So, either he is really good at getting in and out, or we have the wrong person. There are no leads yet, as to who this person actually is. Jace has been going out of his mind, worrying about my safety; it’s like I’m a prisoner. I can't go anywhere, except for home and work, and until we find whoever the person is, Jace, Reece, and Gabe take turns sitting at the bakery and coffee shop while I work; I’m never left alone. Jace and I have
JACE POV I hate keeping secrets from Ella, but even Ethan asked me not to say anything to her just yet. Ella has had a rough few years, and I know that I am the cause for all of it, and all I want to do now, is make her happy. If that means keeping things from her that may stress her out, so be it. I know she is upset, thinking that the stalker is Mason, but she feels as though we can handle him. Ethan and I aren’t so sure it is Mason anymore. According to Ethan, he had checked out Mason’s whereabouts during our grad party, and we have it on good authority that he was nowhere near our party. That doesn’t mean that he couldn’t have had someone else deliver it, but I doubt he would let anybody know about his stalking tendencies if it is him. So, it takes us back to square one. Whoever it is, though, hasn’t bothered Ella since graduation, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t lurking in the shadows, waiting to get my girl alone. I’ve let Ella down one too many times in the past, so I wi
“Precious, let’s go. It’s getting late.” Jace calls through the bathroom door. “Uh, Sir, I don’t think I can wear this dress.” I yell through the door as I stare at myself in the full-length mirror. When I unwrapped the box and pulled the dress out, I was aware that it was see through, but now that it’s on, it leaves nothing to the imagination. I turn and look at my butt, which you can see right through the material. Jace allowed me to wear a G-string with the dress, but it’s not like it helps to cover anything. There is a small, nude triangular patch that hides my lady bits and two small patches that cover my nipples. Aside from that, I might as well be wearing nothing at all. “Open the door, Precious.” There is a hint of annoyance in Jace’s voice, and so I reach over and open the door. At first, I think he may actually tell me to change, but then he runs his thumb over his bottom lip and grins, “You look hot as fuck, baby! Why would I want you to change?” “I-I thought you d-didn