All Chapters of Love on the power play: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

Averie's POV “Can't you just wait until tomorrow before going back to college?“ Father asked as he helped me load my suitcase into the trunk of the car.I bit down on my lower lips, suppressing a groan. He has asked the same question for the tenth time today. I already told him I had a group study session tonight, but he just won't let it go..Which was a lie, of course. There was no study group. I just missed my boyfriend, Julian, so much that It felt like I might lose my damn mind if I don't see him soon. “Father…. I told you there is a study session tonight,” I repeated slowly this time just so he could believe me and drop the subject.“Alright, alright,“ he said, raising his hands in mock surrender. “I'm just going to miss you, princess.“ He slid into the driver's seat and slammed the door shut.I walked around the car and sank into the passenger seat. “I will miss you too, Daddy,” I said, pouting sadly as I fastened my seat belt. But I miss Julian for now—I didn't say that out.

Averie's POV 'Ding. Ding.'The shrill sound of the alarm echoed through the room, jolting me awake. I groaned lazily in irritation. It's already 6 a.m.? I could've sworn that I just closed my eyes a few minutes ago.“Can you turn off the damn alarm, Averie?“ Lena spat, her voice was still groggy from sleep but sharp. “I don't know why you always set an alarm when you end up not using it.Fair. I never used the alarm yet I never failed to set them. Force of habit?I stretched toward the nightstand, my muscles protesting, and pressed the button.I still feel weak, nauseous and my head is still throbbing with headache from the aftermath of last night's indulgence but I know I need to get up now. Classes start at eight and I really don't want to be late.I pushed myself up, sitting on my butt and then memories of yesterday came rushing back.“Is this how you seduce every guy that comes your way while you're in a relationship?“ Jace asked, his voice laced with a mix of disappointment and