CHAPTER 20

AMARA POV.

I looked back and saw Ace speaking into his phone. He had an angry frown between his eyes and I wondered if it had anything to do with Jared being here. Speaking of Jared... he and Claire had just come through the front doors and before we could make eye contact, I turned to face the front again.

I startled a moment later when I felt an arm wrap around my waist and for a moment, I thought it was Jared, but it was Ace. He didn’t have a long phone conversation it seems. “And?” I asked and he looked down at me. “I’ll tell you later. Why don’t we enjoy the show.” Ace said and urged me on to walk forward.

I sighed but walked on. It didn’t surprise me when the hostess took one look at our tickets and indicated to us to take the elevator up to the box seats where they had the very best view of the theatre. His parents walked on ahead in front of us as we followed them and I noted that my hand hadn't left his and it felt comforting to feel his big hand in hers and it disturbed her