Ace POV:

I often wonder how I ended up feeling like this; it’s as if I’ve been plunged into the depths of hell.

It’s bewildering that a little girl could have such a profound impact on me, wrapping me so effortlessly around her tiny finger.

This 5′1" girl with big brown eyes, gentle curves, and a shy demeanor has me completely entranced, consumed by a sick obsession that I never thought possible.

And yet, despite the insanity of it all, I don’t regret it for a moment.

It was my own doing, after all - I allowed her to captivate me, willingly stepping into the web she’d spun and falling for her with my eyes wide open.

As I rolled over in bed with a sigh of contentment, I couldn’t help but feel rejuvenated from the long hours of sleep.

My muscles relaxed blissfully.

Today, I arrived at the mansion at 10 in the morning.

Since my work commitments had ended earlier than expected.

This serendipitous change of plans meant that I could finally return to my Mini.

Who’d been attending university religiously since 8 a.m. every day - punctuality being one of her many virtues.

The clock struck five and she still hadn’t returned home yet.

I refused to admit that I was sulking in my room for hours, desperately waiting for her arrival.

Almost as if knowing just how whipped and unashamedly devoted I was to her brought both pride and torment simultaneously.

I covered the blankets to my face and groaned in irritants.

I heard she made a new friend at university. Her name was Beli...Neli or something like that.

This piece of news came as a surprise to me because she had always been one to avoid the rich, spoiled brats that the university was filled with.

But there she was now, making new friends in the least likely of places.

CLICK.

My eyes cracked open when the door opened.

HUDSON! AIDEN IS SLEEPING IN MY ROOM, AGAIN!,” she yelled, sighing.

My spirits lifted at the sound of her voice, reminding me just how much I missed her presence.

Aiden! What the hell!

Does that mean Aiden stays here with her in my absence?

I removed the blanket from my body and saw her entering the bathroom.

Hudson begged me to come fast because of Aiden and Iris.

They both were like siblings. Troublemakers.

They both need constant attention otherwise the house will explode someday.

I leaned my back on the headboard and scrolled through my phone.

The excitement bubbling inside me felt almost childish.

Who would have thought that a man like myself could feel this way over a girl?

The door opened and I saw her back.

She turned around after shutting the door with a pile of clothes in her hand.

Aiden, why are you shirtless,” she grumbled, putting the clothes inside the closet.

I smirked. Idiot. My idiot indeed.

Well, because my Mini loves my body,” my voice came out huskily.

She froze.

Silence enveloped the room, save for her labored breathing.

“I missed you,” I said while caressing my slightly overgrown beard.

Slowly, she turned her back to face me, shock evident in her gaze.

“You’re here,” she barely managed to utter.

Her captivating eyes remained glued to my face, mouth agape.

Taking small, hesitant steps, she approached me.

“Please let this be real and not a dream,” she pleaded before taking a shaky breath.

Tears streamed down her delicate cheeks as she looked at me weakly.

I stood up, standing in front of her, wiping the tears.

She released a hot breath as I cradled her face in my hand.

I could feel her quivering fingertips on my torso.

Can you feel me,” I said, pulling her closer to me.

I buried my head in her neck and inhaled her intoxicating aroma.

“Yes.”

I pressed a gentle kiss against her neck before gazing into the beautiful face I had yearned for every day while we were apart.

Good. Anch’io ti sento (I can feel you too), I missed you,” I said, calming her rapid heartbeat.

She nodded, looking into my eyes like she was afraid I would leave her, again.

I wrapped a possessive embrace around her, hands secure at her hips.

“You haven’t answered me yet,” I prompted while caressing her clothed waist.

She stuttered nervously before faltering and blinking rapidly.

Amused, I brushed back stray locks from behind her flushed ears.

“Let’s try once more,” I suggested while gripping the back of her neck and locking my eyes with hers.

Did. You. Miss. Me,” I asked, emphasizing my words.

I-I-I missed you m-more,” she said, A beautiful smile broke out on her pretty face that did no justice to hide how pretty she was becoming.

She’s growing up.

I leaned down pushing her body closer to me, dangerously.

She greedily wrapped her hands around my neck, joining our foreheads.

Looks like I have caused separation anxiety,” a deep laugh rumbled through my throat.

Her pretty lips didn’t stop smiling, in fact, it widened more. Utterly beautiful.

I nudged my nose against her, a small smile stayed on my lips.

We were perfectly molded to each other.

I leaned more and our lips touched, enlightened my heart, and made my heart pound.

She sighed and pushed her head against mine, titling.

I dug my fingers into her waist and kissed her passionately.

I poured my love, longing, and lust for her into my kiss.

A deep growl came out of my throat and she whimpered.

I opened my eyes and saw her eyes closed tightly, her back arched, seductively.

Well, our bodies were joined to each other, but because of our height difference, we were tilted back at an 80-degree angle.

We backed away breathing roughly.

I gulped and took her lips into a thrusting kiss.

Her fingers gripped the back of my hair tightly and moaned into the kiss.

She backed away, whimpering.

I sucked her delicious neck while she tilted her head aside, allowing me to devour her.

“Guys,”

I left her neck and kissed her again, tightening my hands around her waist.

Her one hand gripped my hair and the other one was behind my nape.

I fisted her frock ready to rip off the useless fabric that was preventing me from touching her goddess bare body.

“GUYS”

She backed away wide-eyed and looked at the doorway.

Liam,” she uttered embarrassedly.

I felt her pushing me away, but it was useless.

I nipped behind her ears. Unashamed and courteous.

Ace,” she patted my shoulder, delicately.

I hummed, getting out of her neck.

Her cheeks were pink, her lips swollen from my rough assault, messy hair.

I peaked her cheeks, temple, jaw, and eyelids.

Liam cleared his throat and folded his hands against his chest.

“You know there are other people in the house too who want to meet you,” he said, sarcastically.

I sighed.

My eyes couldn’t look away from her face which was too cute to resist.

Yeah,” Iris said, clearing her throat and somehow getting from my grip.

I glared at her, sulking like a fucking needy dog.

She walked out, giving us privacy.

I grumbled and wore a shirt, quickly. I want her in my arms.

My eyes searched for her when I walked down the hallways beside me Liam, muttering something.

Good to see you’re alive,” Felix said, smirking.

I rolled my eyes and searched for my girl.

She’s with Alex in the hall,” Leo said, scrolling through his phone.

I nodded and left the hall.

Iris, the teacher complained again,” Alex said, giving her some papers.

I snatched the papers from her and saw it was some kind of test.

She had 50 out of 100 in some class tests.

We revised everything but still this,” Alex exclaimed.

Iris hung her head low, pouting.

Alex,” I said, looking at Iris.

Alex left, angrily.

Mini,” I tilted her chin up.

I tried my best,” she said, looking at me.

It’s okay,” I said, smiling.

Really,” she asked, hopefully.

Yes,” I said, putting the sheet on the table.

I picked her up and kissed her cheek. My tiny baby.

Are you still p-proud of me,” she asked, making her eyes big.

Yes,” I said, walking to the living room.

She giggled and hugged me. My weak heart.

I sat down and adjusted her in my lap, bridal style.

You’re hurt,” she said, putting her head on my shoulder.

I frowned and rubbed her cold feet.

She removed the hair from my head and revealed a scar on my forehead.

Is it hurting?” she murmured, tracing her fingers over my scar.

No, it was just a small.. fight,” I said.

Oh,.. tell me if it hurts,” she said, worryingly.

I nod, candidly.

How is your college life,” I asked.

Hm.. it’s good,” she said, frowning.

I didn’t forget you,” I said, palming her warm feet.

She chuckled and hid her face inside my neck.

Iris, I heard your marks,” Hudson said, looking fresh and clean.

She pushed herself against me, tightening her hold around my neck.

She tried her best, End of discussion,” I said, sternly.

I may have given them the responsibility to help her in her studies but yelling and taunting her.

Nah. Not in front of me.

She looked at Hudson, wiggling her eyebrows.

Ace, that’s not how it works,” Alex said, exaggerating.

She will learn it slowly,” I said, covering her warm feet. She is really frigid.

Well, maybe she’s just not concentrating enough,” Hudson exclaimed.

I AM,” Iris blurted out.

Ace, studiare non è la sua tazza di tè (Ace, studying is not her cup of tea),” Liam said, emotionlessly.

Dopo averla istruita per tutta la notte, ha ottenuto segni di cappello (After tutoring her all night she got those marks),” Susan said, frustratingly.

Non ho intenzione di edulcorarlo. Fa schifo a studiare (I am not going to sugarcoat it. She sucks at studying),” Liam said as a matter of fact.

I looked at Mini who was snuggling inside my neck and hearing our conversation, confused.

I sighed. She felt good.

Yeah,” Aiden said, sadly.

Felix nodded his head too.

Mini, don’t sleep,” I said, stroking my fingers on her arms.

You’re warm,” she said, yawning loudly.

Did you wake up early,” I asked, frowning.

Yes, 4 a.m for revision,” Leo said, chuckling.

I looked at the time it was past 6 in the evening.

I brought some things for you,” I said, peaking her cheeks.

I don’t want gifts,” she said, fiddling with my... Our pendant.

Really, dirle di studiare in modo più efficiente (tell her to study more efficiently),” Susan said, exaggerating.

Ice creams,” she murmured, bored.

I hummed.

I saw the 5 packets of ice cream are finished,” I said, raising my eyebrows at her.

Wahhh,” she whined and palmed my cheek.

Please, I love you,” she said.

Gracious, did she really think if she pouted and looked at me like a fluffy puppy I would say yes.

Of course, I mean who am I to deny my women?

Gosh, Who am I to deny her requests?

Ok,” I grumbled and put her on the couch.

She stood up, excitedly.

You’re making her brat,” Felix said, chuckling.

Am I,” I asked, looking at Mini.

NO!,” she said, smiling wide.

No,” I said and left for the kitchen to get an ice cream.

I took out a strawberry flavor and one spoon.

When I came to the hall I saw her sticking her tongue out to Felix.

Maybe I am making her a brat.

I sat beside her, sighing.

She sat like before and opened the packet, hurriedly.

I covered her mouth with my palms, gently when she was going to take her first bite.

Her face is so fuckin’ small.

Kiss,” my deep voice came out crudely.

She palmed my face and kissed my cheeks.

Kiss, I want a KISS,” I said, sternly.

Umm.. in the room,” she said, side-eyeing if anyone is seeing.

Sometimes her shy nature can be irritating too.

But hey! I am madly in love with her. So, nothing irritates me about her.

I smiled and put my head on her shoulder.

I love you,” I whispered.

I love you more,” she said, smiling.

I never understood what love is.

But whenever she said those 3 words it felt like I succeeded in everything in my life.

Like I don’t want more than her, not less than her.

A strong feeling that I couldn’t describe.

As time went on, it became clear that I couldn’t imagine life without her by my side.

She is now the center of my world.

Her infectious laughter, her captivating brown eyes, her compassionate heart - each aspect of her being is sheer perfection.

The thought of her going away from me feels like hell.

The thought of her with someone else happily and safely, feels like I am burning alive.

Our love may not be flawless, but it’s powerful nonetheless.

Who would have thought that a man like me could discover such a profound love?

Who could have believed that someone could love me with such selflessness?

My love for her is beyond toxic and obsessive.

A dangerous forbidden love…