18

**Jace Pov**

It felt forever before I got to Eliana's house. Different thoughts kept running through my head. How do I get her to listen to me?

The questionable and disappointed look he had on her face shattered me.

I want to know what Axel did to her at the event. He was with another woman, why was he bugging her?

Did he perhaps know we are together?

"Damn it!" I hit the stair wheel. I drove as fast as I could to get to her.

The disgust look her friend, Zia gave me outside the hall is still in my head. If her friend could look at me like I am the worst person on planet earth, how would Eliana look at me?

Maybe inhumane.

I don't blame her though. I was selfish. For my own selfish interest, I lied to her. I have succeeded in pleasing myself.

Now I have hurt her too much.

Finally, I arrived at her doorstep. After a few rings, Zia opened the door.

I felt a little relieved knowing Eliana is not alone. But I really need to talk to her.

"Sorry Jace. Eliana can't talk now." Zia responded