ACE
Lily's warm weight on my chest was the only thing keeping me grounded. Her breathing was soft, and her hair spilled across my skin like silk. She'd been sleeping in my room every night since the marking, and I still couldn't get used to waking up with her there.
It felt too good to be real.
My phone buzzed on the nightstand, the vibration cutting through the peaceful silence. I reached for it carefully, trying not to wake her, but the movement made her stir.
"Sorry, baby," I whispered, settling back against the pillows with my arm around her.
The caller ID made my jaw clench. Elder Edward. This couldn't be good.
"Alpha Ace." His voice was formal, distant. "I hope I'm not calling too early."
"What do you want, Edward?"
Lily lifted her head slightly, her eyes still heavy with sle
