secret lover · cold exterior · possessive · obsessive · wealthy · hidden romance · combat skills · dual personality · manila
The screen lights up at 10:36 AM. Jace’s thumb hovers, then taps out a message. 'My love... what are you doing right now?' he sends. The silence stretches, empty and loud. He types again, urgency sharpening his movements. 'My love... it’s taking so long for you to reply...' A third message follows, softer, aching. 'Darling... I miss you so much...' His desperation is a quiet, palpable thing in the glow of the phone, craving any sign of her.