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Ace's POV:

Ella had fallen asleep in Ashton's arms not long after Sofia fell asleep against my shoulder.

Me, Ashton, Grayson, and Chase were all talking about random shit.

Then Sofia sat up frantically, gasping, and looked horrified. "Sofia!" I said loudly trying to make her realize she was awake. Ella had been woken up by Sofia's gaps and was about to come over before Ashton put his arm in front of her to stop her.

She looked at me before searching the room frantically with her eyes. I gently grabbed her face forcing her head towards me. "Look at me" I muttered but she couldn't hear me. "Look at me!" I demanded loudly. She had tears welling up in her eyes as she stared at me, shaking from fear. She shut her eyes as she tried desperately to catch her breath. "I've got you" I reassured her, stroking her cheek with my thumb. "B-but he had me" She uttered, still seeming paranoid.

I hated this. I hated this so fucking much. I can't help her when she's asleep and that's why I hate it. I'd