Iris POV:

Tell me please,” I whined and hugged Susan’s arm tightly.

Her eyes didn’t leave the tablet screen.

I was in Hudson’s house, and one of the guards dropped me here.

All of them were present in the hall except Liam and Alex.

Iris, it’s not our place to tell it, ask Ace,” Aiden said, sighing.

You will be late for college,” Hudson said, looking at his watch.

I left the empty house at 6 in the morning. Ace was nowhere in the house.

What is he hiding? Why did he behave so differently,” I asked, glaring at everyone.

Iris, it’s better if you don’t..know it because if you did then you can’t have a reason to love him, only fear him more,” Susan said, emotionlessly.

But you all stick with him,” I argued.

Because we are raised in families where blood and killing are casual,” Leo said.

I nod, understandingly.

Iris, did you see our families visiting us,” Hudson asked.

No, why? Are they all dead,” I asked, stunned.

Felix chuckled and shook his head.

No, our family gave us a choice to choose between them and Ace, and we chose him, unfortunately,″ Felix said.

Why,” my heartbeat was pounding inside my chest.

Because we care for him,” Hudson said.

Even our families don’t want us to be with him so I think it will be good if you don’t dig it,” Felix said.

Iris, Ace is not a man who can live a normal life, no matter how much he tries. He’s dangerous but still, he loves you and that’s absolutely bad. Worst thing,” Susan said, exaggerating.

So, if you want to love him then stop trying to know about his past,” she said, walking away.

Why? Did he kill…his parents or someone brutally,” I asked, unsurely.

That’s not even 20% of what he had done,” Aiden said, giving my bag.

I stood up, wearing my bag and adjusting my jacket.

So, he has some trauma,” I asked, walking out of the house with Hudson.

No, he’s fine,” Hudson said.

We sat inside the car and he drove the car. A comfortable silence engulfed us.

So, you all think I am making a mistake by loving him,” I asked.

He frowned, his eyes staring ahead on the road.

I..I don’t know only time could tell that,” he said, sighing.

He never loved anyone, you said then why did he love me,” I asked, confused.

Maybe…,” Hudson shrugged and looked into my eyes.

You.. remind him of something that he wants to forget,” he finished.

I gulped and sat in confusion.

Did you talk to him,” I asked, worryingly.

No, but Ares said he’s in office,” Hudson said.

After a few minutes, we arrived at college.

You look cute,” Hudson said, folding my sleeves.

I looked at him deadpan.

Really, your cheeks look pink,” he paused, chuckling.

Winter did make you pretty,” he said.

Are you sure, no one proposed to you till now,” Hudson asked.

Bye, take care,” I grumbled and started to walk away.

But stopped when I saw Edrick at the entrance with Ali.

I sighed in agony.

From freaking morning I didn’t see Ace’s handsome face and heard his voice.

I hate nicknames but GOD when he calls me “Mini” I will do every single thing, willingly.

Hii,” Ali chirped when she saw me.

I gave her a tight smile and nod.

I looked back and saw Hudson still standing there.

Your brother is handsome,” Ali said, laughing.

I waved to Hudson, and he sat inside the car and drove away.

Yes,” I said.

What are you doing here,” I asked Edrick.

Ali cleared her throat and started to drag me away with her.

What are you doing,” she said, yelling quietly.

What,” I asked, perplexed.

I think he likes me,” Her cheeks turned red.

Oook…

I nod, smiling.

She really likes Edrick.

But I thought you didn’t like him,” I asked, confused.

I don’t but I heard he broke up with Stella,” she said.

Now, I want to know if he really likes me. So, why don’t you help me,” she begged, desperately.

It’s not like I like him but you know just be cautious,” she said.

No, Ali, I am not gonna talk to him about this. I don’t particularly like his presence,” I said, emotionlessly.

And also you should ask him directly instead of me,” I said and went to my desk.

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.

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“Ace, I want to talk to you,” I said and sent the voice message.

I was standing at the exit waiting for Liam to pick me up.

I sent 20 messages but he just left them on seen and didn’t even reply to me. Jerk.

Today was indeed a weird day.

Edrick stuck with us all day. All students whispered about Edrick and Stella’s break up, matter.

Principessa,” I heard Liam’s voice.

When did he come? I should be aware of my surroundings.

I sat inside the car, ambitiously.

Take me to his office,” I said.

Who,” Liam asked, confused.

Ace, the stubborn beauty,” I said, coldly.

He stayed silent and looked at me for a few minutes.

Why,” he asked, starting the car.

I stayed silent and looked outside.

He didn’t say anything and drove the car, silently.

After 30 minutes we arrived at a tall building, like the tallest where all the beggars in the world could live.

An alluring big initial was carved in the middle of the building “AS”.

Shut your mouth,” Liam joked.

I glared at him and he smiled sarcastically.

It’s a bad idea whatever you are thinking,” Liam said, walking inside the building.

Everyone bowed to him and looked at me, confused.

Then why did you take me here if you’re that worried,” I asked, confused.

You’re our leader’s girl and I should follow your orders though,” he said, walking like a business in movies.

We stepped inside an empty lift.

Leader’s girl... I cringed at the word.

I am his girlfriend, it’s more suitable than that name,” I said, cringing.

The lift stopped and we walked outside on an empty floor.

Like so empty only our footsteps echoed in the floor.

He stopped in front of a plain door and knocked.

Come in,” I heard his voice. Ace’s voice.

Liam looked at me and opened the door.

Go,” he said, nudging me inside.

My breath got stuck inside my lungs when I saw perfect humans in the world inside the room.

Ace was sitting in the biggest chair I have seen.

His aura was enough to make me go outside and hit my head on the wall, regretting my decision.

Liam,” Ace’ voice echoed inside the room.

Some women and men were staring at us, intensely.

Ace,” Liam said, smirking at him.

Gosh, how can they be this confident?

Ladies and Gentlemen, you must remember Liam Jakeson,” Ace said, professionally.

Gosh, I was the only one who was odd in this room.

It’s a pleasure to meet you Mr. Jakeson,” A man said, standing up.

Liam shook his hand firmly and backed away.

Who’s she,” a female asked, scanning me from up to down.

I looked back when I heard the door opening sound.

It was Hudson.

Iris,” Hudson said, emotionlessly.

None of them looked soft. Ace, Liam, and Hudson all had dangerous expressions on their faces.

Liam took me outside and we stood outside the room.

Am I in danger,” I asked, anxiously.

He smirked and shook his head.

Trust me, No one can’t hurt you here,” he said, smugly.

We stood there for a few minutes and the door opened.

Everyone started to walk away except a girl who looked at me, coldly and walked away.

We went inside. I saw an angry Hudson and an emotionless Ace staring at me.

What are you doing here,” Hudson asked, clenching his jaw.

Ace rolled his eyes and tsked.

I frowned and looked at him. He’s being mean.

Well, you all know where he is, how he is, and his whereabouts but what about me,” I exclaimed.

I don’t know anything. If he wants a girlfriend then he should think that a girl also cares about him. If he doesn’t care then why am I even his girlfriend when I can’t even help him,” I said, exaggerating.

If he just replied to my messages then I wouldn’t be here but he chose to ignore me even after seeing my messages,” I said, this time looking at Ace.

But what about people here they can’t know about you and Ace, it can put your life at risk,” Hudson said aloud.

Ok then when he’s happy, call me then I will come and pleasure him, because he definitely doesn’t want me when he’s sad. Who am I to care for him when he’s not okay,” I said, furiously.

I stormed out of the room, annoyed.

Ace POV:

I stood in front of the door, numbly.

It was 10 in the night.

She was right. I behaved like a coward instead of communicating.

I chose to push her away when I could just sort it out by talking.

I opened my bedroom door and saw her back turned towards me.

She was typing something on the computer, but the key sounds stopped.

Then she started typing again, without looking back.

She’s really mad this time.

Mini,” I called her, putting some file papers on the table and unloading my gun.

Did I mention Hudson lectured for an hour FOR AN FUCKING HOUR about how a good relationship works? It sucks.

She hummed, without looking back.

I smiled, at least she didn’t avoid me.

I am home,” I whispered, desperately wanting her undivided attention on me.

She hummed again, her eyes fixed on the screen and fingers typing on the keyboard.

I went inside the bathroom to freshen up but I saw a neatly folded dress on the bathroom slab, already.

She cares...I grinned like a pathetic lover and went inside the shower.

After 5 minutes I emerged from the bathroom fresh and clean.

Did you put the dress on the slab,” I asked, leaning on the table, beside her.

No, one of the maids wanted to do it because she was bored,” she said, emotionlessly.

Gosh. She’s sassy when she’s mad.

I thought you were angry at me,” I said, my eyes couldn’t look away from her face.

Her messy bun, few baby hair strands falling in front of her face, fluffy cheeks, glowing eyes.

Si (yes), but I still care, unlike going away and being a jerk,” she said, snickering.

Ok, that’s enough.

I picked her up from her chair.

Yah! Put me down,” she yelled.

Ok,” I said, putting her on the bed.

She sat up, huffing under her breath.

What do you want,” she said, looking behind me.

You,” I said, putting her feet on my lap.

Why do you want me now? Because now your mood is okay then you will push me away again,” she mumbled.

I sighed as I massaged her little feet.

I want her to look at me.

I am sorry,” I said, looking at her face.

She looked at me shocked.

Mini, I am sorry for behaving like a…coward,” I said, truthfully.

She frowned, deeply.

You’re not a coward, Ace. It’s hard for you to talk about that and I understand but going away from me without saying anything, makes the thing worse,” she paused.

I care for you, Ace. I am worried that something will happen to you even if I don’t see you for hours. I know I sound childish or…or clingy but I-I want to know if you’re alive at least,” she sucked in a breath.

What if something happened to you.. or me and I couldn’t see your face last time or-or I couldn’t tell you how much I loved you last time,” she sniffed and rubbed her eyes.

She stood up and blinked simultaneously looking at the ceiling.

She’s afraid. Afraid that I will leave her like her parents. Afraid that she couldn’t see or talk to me like she wanted to tell her parents she loved them one last time before they died.

I gripped her waist and made her stand in front of me.

She released a shuddering breath and looked at me putting her dainty palms in my cheeks.

“Can you feel me, Amore mio ?” I asked, rubbing over her hand which rested on my cheeks.

She nodded, her chest heaved up and down.

I am sorry if I-I made you think I forced you,” she whispered, looking into my eyes.

I tsked and shook my head.

Sorry for what, you didn’t even do anything. I behaved like an asshole when you just tolerated and cared for me,” I paused and kissed inside her palms.

Mini, I don’t deserve you, your priceless love and care. I tried to be better but I failed every single time,” I exclaimed.

She opened her mouth but huffed.

You’re perfect for me, just a jerk sometimes,” she said, emotionlessly.

Then a smile broke out on her face and giggled. Ecstasy.

She straddled me and palmed my cheeks.

So, we are good,” I asked, nervously.

Si and let’s not talk about our past from now on,” she said, wrapping her arms around my neck.

I flipped us over completely laying on the bed.

She giggled and kissed me.

I hummed into the kiss and palmed her neck.

Did you eat,” she asked.

Gosh, really who cares about it when kissing?

Yes,” I said quickly and kissed her deeply.

I could feel her plumpy lips moving and my tongue colliding with hers passionately.

I gripped her jaw, my fingers stroking her neck veins.

She whined and tapped my shoulder when she couldn’t breathe.

I left her lips and snuggled inside her neck. Her scent is calming.

Her hot breath brushed against my ear making me shiver.

So, kiss and makeup,” I asked, chuckling.

I want a kiss but no makeup. I am not good at doing makeup and maintaining the makeup on my face,” she said, pouting.

A deep laugh came out of my mouth. Silly.

It means let’s kiss and have sex,” I said, smirking.

Oh!,” she said, surprised.

I hummed leaving wet open kisses on her neck.

Ace, I wanted to talk about sexual intercourse,” she said and I froze.

Did I hear it wrong? She said that word.

I looked up and her face flushed in embarrassment.

I-I read about it in a book.. in the library,” she cleared her throat.

A penis penetrated inside a vagina and it hurt a little bit because the vagina stretched for the first time,” she stated like she memorized the line again and again inside her mind.

I hummed stroking her temple.

Did you ask about it to someone,” I asked curiously.

Ew… No, why should I ask someone else when I will have intercourse with you,” she said, frowning.

I chuckled and bit her pink cheeks. Cute.

I am serious, how can you say that, people like… talk about it to others instead of discussing it with their partners,” she asked, stunned.

Some people,” I said but most of the people do that.

Her face turned into disgust and she shook his head.

Ok, so I was saying that…,” she cleared her throat.

Her fingers stroked my beard, tugging on it softly because my eyes would unconsciously drift to her breasts which I couldn’t hold in past days.

I want to do it,” she said, nervously.

Bambina, take your time I don’t want to force you,” I said, kissing her forehead.

I don’t think I am ready for it, maybe I never will be but I want to do it,” she said, thinking deeply.

Can you make it less painful,” she asked, hopefully.

I was struck, my heartbeat was pounding in my chest.

Mini, do you trust me,” I whispered, gulping.

She smiled and nodded, enduringly.

A girl trusts me that I will not give her pain when it is the only thing I ever gave to everyone.

I nodded and joined our foreheads.

Her hands tightened around my neck.

Il mio amore, il mio amore per sempre (My love, my forever love),” I whispered.

She looked at me, frowning.

What will I do without you in my life?” I hummed.

What does that mean? The Italian part,” she asked, confused.

I sighed.

Tomorrow,” I said, taking off my shirt.

She whined and tugged on my sweatpants.

Tell me,” she said.

I took her lips into a thrusting kiss

And just like that our night ends…passionately.