Ace POV:The cold water ran down my naked body, relaxing my muscles and calming my thoughts.I exhaled and inhaled slowly and deeply.I am in a daze.I can't kill Isaac but now I know he's not his brother. So, I can kill him now, right?I have to know about her, her past.After finishing my shower. I emerged from the bathroom, a towel wrapped around my waist. It was 7 in the evening.I wore a casual gray shirt and black pants."Did you find him?" I asked, walking past the hallways."Yeah, are you sure about it?" Liam asked, blankly.I nodded and saw everyone gathered in the living room, confused and anxious.Well, maybe I am not sure."Ace"I froze as the soft voice heard to my ears.I turned around to find her looking at me, nervously.Liam walked away giving us privacy.But from the living room, everyone could see us but can't hear us."I-I am sorry, I behaved like a child," she murmured, looking at the ground."Don't," I blurted out, looking at her emotionlessly.She looked at me

Ace POV:I bit my tongue, cursing myself.For the past two days.She is avoiding me but she talks to me.She is ignoring me but at the same time, she's not.Ugh...Fuck me!Last night she slept on the couch.No good night, no massages, she didn't even glanced at me when I entered the room.She makes breakfast, lunch, and dinner and eats with me.But in uncomfortable silence.She only talks with me when I ask her to do something and when she asks me if I want something to eat.That's it.I was angry and irritated at that time when I said those words.I regret it.But I didn't tell her to stop talking to me.I straightened my posture as a knock on the door interrupted my thoughts."Come in," I said, organizing the dishelved table.A petite figure came inside carrying a tray. My Mini.Her head hung low as the few strands of her hair brushed past against her forehead.Gently, she placed the tea on the table and started to walk away, silently.She didn't even bother to look at me. Stubborn.

Ace POV:(Flashback)I closed my eyes tightly because of the brightness and opened it again. The brightness of the hospital room irritated my eyes as I struggled to make sense of my surroundings.I sat up holding my head.Glucose and wires were connected to my body.I hate this shit.I sighed and calmed my breathing.How did I come here?"You're awake," a nurse chirped, her cheeriness contrasting sharply with my confusion and discomfort.Why the fuck is she happy for?Then I saw my friends and my Mini coming inside the room.What the fuck?"Gosh, you look like shit," Aiden said, smirking."So, comforting," I murmured."He's all right now, just need to take some rest," The doctor said and left after checking my body.But Iris went outside with the doctor."How did I come here?" I asked, my voice strained.Hudson adjusted the pillow behind my back.I looked at him, confused."Iris found you lying in the road, beaten up," Alex replied, his tone distant."Iris. But she left that time," I

Iris POV:I stood in the dim light of the New York subway station, my nerves tingling with anticipation."Are you sure, you're okay?"Quinn's worried inquiry mirrored my own unease, but I offered a nod of assurance, though my tapping feet betrayed my anxiety.Glancing at the clock, the early hour only served to heighten my anticipation as I awaited Aiden's arrival.Minutes stretched into eternity, each second adding to the weight of anticipation.Pacing back and forth, I struggled to contain my restless energy until Caleb's sudden embrace pulled me from my thoughts.My eyes were wide."It's okay, Iris calm down," he reassured, stroking my hair.I cleared my throat and backed away from him, quickly.FREAKING MOTHER HELL.The tension reached its peak as Aiden's arrival shattered the silence.His stoic gaze sent a shiver down my spine, but his wide smile dissolved my fears.He came and picked me up, hugging me tightly."I missed you," He whispered, squeezing me into his arms."Really," I

Ace POV:As I got out of my car and marched towards my mansion, a storm of emotions swirled within me. It was a chilly evening, and the darkness seemed to mirror the turmoil in my heart.I had instructed Ares to take Iris to my mansion this evening. So it's just us.With a forceful push, I opened the door and strode inside, my mind racing with a thousand thoughts. Iris was there, standing in front of the couch, her expression a mix of fear and nervousness."Iris, let's talk," I said, running my hands through my hair, feeling the frustration building inside me.She looked at me, her eyes filled with uncertainty, and hung her head low."I said let's talk," I repeated, gritting my teeth."I want to go, please," she mumbled, her voice barely audible. "Why! I told you the truth. Why do you still want to leave me?" I exclaimed, my voice laced with desperation.She met my gaze, her eyes moist with unshed tears."You're angry because I left you at the mall. I'm sorry," she said, her words h