Alley POV"I think you should go!" Ethan gave me his sad blue eyes pleading with me to help as we crouched in the bath tub."No way! I already got fucking slapped by that beast. She is your wife you should take the beating, fucking coward." I whispered back to him."What is wrong with you two?" Greg moved the shower curtain standing next to us and we both jumped. He gave me that glare again like who are you? I was done trying to be this perfect Amelia Black woman. If Greg and his family didn't like who I really was then I had to accept that. I couldn't live with myself acting as his perfect woman when I was a complete lie to myself."She is psycho Greg. Look! My cheek is still slightly bruised. I can't even hit her back because she is my best friend going through some major hormonal bullshit. You know what, I'm going to get ice cream!" I stood up announcing proud of my decision. Ice cream made everyone feel better, especially us women. Plus it gave me an excuse to leave that house.L
Ace POVMy leg shook nonstop the whole plane ride as anxiety ate away my insides every inch I came closer to that fucking shit hole little town. I told myself I was going back to just oversee the deal but no matter how much my mind twisted shit in my head I knew I was going to her. There was something so familiar about her voice, her lips, and body. It wasn't possible though. Amelia has light coco skin, black hair, and big brown eyes. Her body was filled out and even her lips were more plump than hers. Alley was this skinny petite girl with ivory white skin, smooth blonde hair, and fuck those blue eyes. I moaned with my eyes closed seeing them piercing into my soul."I love you" my voice radiated around me as we stood in that hotel room a little over seven years ago. My forehead leaned to hers and the only thing I felt existed was her."I love you too." Her sweat voice was so calming to my soul. I knew she loved me yet hearing her say those words always put every cell of my being t
Alley POV"He can't know about Darien. Just let him leave. You need to calm yourself Alley, for him you need to." Ethan softly whispered in my ear. His words registered, but the raging array of emotions were hard to battle. I was on the verge of losing all control of breathing. I met my Devil's eyes, but there was not an ounce of love in them for me. How could he turn on me so quickly? It broke my heart, but Ethan was right. I needed to protect my son. My mind went to him as a baby, learning to walk, all his birthdays of dragons, action heroes, or some other fantasy worlds. He mattered more than whatever fucked up relationship my body wanted from Christian.My breaths slowed and my eyes met his again. "I.... hate... you." Was all I could get out. I hope he truly saw how much I didn't want to be with him ever again. I was stupid to hid my identity and carry on like I did this past week.His eyes grew darker and his body more rigid. My words didn't even affect him. He was done with me
Ace POVI nodded in and out at my desk for hours not wanting to move forward with this life. I was just done. Tired of the raging storm constantly brewing inside me with no reprieve. My eyes read over the company's contract again, but I couldn't hit send to my lawyer. I won't feel bad about what I did to her. She lied all week to me. Tortured my soul with her body then just moved on with her life. Why was it so easy for her to be without me?"Go away!" I shouted to whoever was knocking at my door. I definitely didn't want to see any of them.Then the door knob jiggled and I heard it unlock. Who the fuck thought they could just burst in here? I stood up to just beat the shit out of whoever was there until she walked in. Of course Alley walked right in like she could do anything she wanted."I don't want to see your disgusting face. Get out!" I barked, but of course she didn't listen. She closed and locked the door then sat in front of my desk."I wanted to apologize. I won't bother yo
Ace POVElise and I stood at the bar watching Alley and Greg met Ralph. They got a small corner booth at an upscale restaurant to discuss this business proposal I'm sure Alley thought would save them. "Ace, what is the plan?" Elise watched me stare pure hatred at the girl I once thought was my whole world."Ruin her!""Ace, please trust me when I say you don't want to do that. She is more fragile than you think. Just leave her be." Elise pleaded to me."I thought you came to help?" I chugged down the rest of my whiskey then walked to their table. They had enough time to think this would work."I'm trying too." I heard Elise mutter as she followed behind me. Alley caught my eyes first and she nearly lost her breath. The fucking world seemed to stand still as I walked to her. I hated this effect she had on me. She was evil, worthless, yet my fucking body yearned for her. My insides begged to just hold her and it made no fucking sense."Ace! I'm glad you made it." Ralph stood extending
Alley POVI watched Christian walk away from my life, again. Tears slowly left my eyes hating this imagine more than anything else. Why does it have to be so hard?"I should take you home." Greg's hand came to mine drawing small circles with his thumb. I wasn't spiraling, I was just numb."I'm sorry for wasting your time Ralph." I spoke almost dismissively to the air. I didn't know if he was connected to the shit the Blackwood name was involved in, but right now I didn't care. His family was in bed with the Devil and I was done with all them in my life.I slid out the booth then turned to Greg. "We need to have our talk. I need to tell you, before I can't.""Ok. Let's go home. Darien is with my sister so we won't have any interruptions." His hand slid on my waist and guided me out the restaurant. I made some coffee the second we got back to my house and we sat awkwardly on my couch. I know Greg was waiting patiently for me to begin."My real name is Alley Knight and I grew up in a sm
Ace POV"Ace, I'm sorry. I don't know what to say." Elise stood at my kitchen island as I emptied all my cabinets that had liquor. I don't fucking care how, I just needed my head to stop thinking."I'm fine!" I blurted out opening a bottle of gin. Whoever hosted this fucking place must of had a lot of alcoholics because I could easily drown myself for days."You're not fine. Do you want to talk about it?""No! Go away!" I just finished off the half of bottle of gin then opened the vodka."You're going to be throwing up all night.""I'm fine with that as long as I don't remember who I am." I chugged the vodka, but then Elise grabbed the bottle from me spilling half it over the floor. My hand just as quickly reached her neck squeezing her airways tight. "I'm not in the mood to be babied right now. I don't need help and I don't need you. Get out!" I released her neck then left her in the kitchen coughing."Asshole!" She whispered.I sat on my couch with legs opened wide and head laid ba
Ace POVI walked into the dining hall feeling incredibly uneasy. One hand remained in my slacks and the other nervously raked my black hair or played with my jacket. I never in my life felt this uncomfortable before. It didn't matter though. I had to just see her and say good bye. I needed to know she would never try to leave this world again.There was a stage with kids setting up for what looked to be a play. This charity event was already much different than any I had been too. We didn't invite the poor to mingle with us and we definitely didn't watch some half ass play they put on. The space itself was fancy with black tile floors and silver walls. The ceiling had large modern light structures hanging from above with fairy lights strung between. There was a wooden stage that looked to be setup and not a permanent fixture, a section for tables covered in white linens, and of course a small dance floor. People already took their seats to begin eating and a man announced the show wa