Ace’s POV
It’s f*****g killing me that I’m forced to watch Paetyn from afar–to the point that my muscles are permanently tensed and my vision is blurred at the edges. Ever since she left my house three days ago, I haven’t known peace. And I haven’t slept either. How could I when I need to know she’s safe? And the only way to know that for sure is to watch her myself.
Besides going to work, Paetyn hasn’t left Raya’s house. For good reason. She knows I was watching her when she visited her mother at the hospital two days ago. Which means she has likely chosen not to leave the house to avoid seeing me. And while that irritates the f**k out of me, I understand her reasoning. She wants time to figure it all out. While I’m not the most patient man, I am willing to give her the time she needs.
