We're Alive

Alley POV

The second my feet hit the sand I was spiraling. I rarely had panic attacks but with all this shit going on I couldn't seem to calm the storm inside my body.

Ethan's hand was wrapped tightly in my left hand while my right tapped my thigh. He spun in front of me grabbing my other hand bringing them both to his mouth. I gave him an annoyed look that he was peppering kisses all over my wrist.

"Come on Alley, I need you to relax. Ace can't be here so you have to decide what it's going to be. We get this done or turn away and let Derek's life fall as it will."

My face scrunched at his words. I knew I was losing my shit but I wasn't going to let Derek owe Alvarez this money. I had to do this for him then get him out of town. One step at a time.

"There's my favorite girl." He said noticing my attitude change from scared little girl to bitch on a mission. I shot him a smile shaking my head then he gave me a kiss on the cheek.

I wiped it off making him laugh. "I'm good. Thank you!"