Chapter 76 I Love You

• Paetyn
• I close the bathroom door behind me and lean against it for a second before turning on the shower and stepping in, letting the water trickle down my skin. I scrub carefully, making sure I get every bit of the day and travel off.
• Ace is so brave. He took a bullet for me. I love him more than I can put into words. He’s a fierce and courageous leader–a protector–and he’s mine. I want him to know how much I love him tonight. I want him to feel it before I even say it.