All Chapters of The Preacher’s Daughter: Stolen By The Enemy: Chapter 101 - Chapter 103

{Faith}Susan doesn’t hesitate for a second. She rips off her apron, dumps it on a stool, and heads out the door.“But the soup!” I point at the huge pot boiling on the stovetop.Ace quietly walks to the stove. He turns it off with one click. As he turns to face me, the preview of his chest makes my insides melt for a second. It stops almost immediately when I see the solemn look on his face.Is this it?Is he about to say something like, “I hate to break it to you, but go up there, pack your bags, and leave my house. I am done with you!”I hold the island for support.He squints. “Is something wrong?” “No, is something wrong?” My throat suddenly feels dry and my ears pick up every sound, including that of my racing heart.Ace stands on the opposite side of the island. “We didn't quite finish our conversation.”“What conversation?”“Faith…” he calls, face turning even more serious. “Remember when I stroked your chin and told you I was only just getting started?”I nod like a lizard.

{Faith}“Girlfriend?” I stand up from the dressing chair and fluff my dress. “I don't remember agreeing to be your girlfriend, Mr Davies.”A hint of panic flashes in his eyes. “You don't want to be my girlfriend?”“I never said that. Was just saying that if you are gonna give someone a title like that, you have to ask first.”He leans away from the wall and scratches his head. “Ermm… I didn't know that. I just thought since our feelings are mutual, we are now a couple.”The innocent and puzzled look on his face makes me chuckle. He's so cute!“Is that why you dressed like a boyfriend?”Ace holds the right flap of his jacket and shrugs. “Jerry said this is what guys wear for a casual date.”“A date? You are going on a date? With who?”“Not funny, Princess.” He saunters over. “Who else would I go with?”He raises a hand as my lips part. “And don't even mention her name. Today is about us. Just us.”“What about school? I have a packed schedule today.”He walks over, reaches out, and stro