Chapter 100
Bella
Two days had passed since Ace opened up to me. That day was overwhelming, overflowing with emotions I didn’t even know I had the capacity to feel. I always thought my past was intense, but hearing Ace’s story made mine seem almost trivial. He had endured so much darkness, and yet he managed to wear that bright, infectious smile every day. It made me wonder how he coped so well, how he managed to carry such a heavy burden without letting it show.
If Ace hadn’t trusted me enough to open up, I would have never guessed the storm brewing behind his vibrant demeanor. My boyfriend, the purest, sweetest, most genuine soul I had ever known, had been through hell and back. It made me cherish him even more. When I told him I was going to be with him forever, I meant every word. T
