Ace
And yet, here was a man I barely knew whispering those words to me with so much conviction.
"Why me?" I whimpered as guilt wormed its way into my body. This man was willing to give up his entire being for me and yet I was wishing for his downfall. I was planning it, waiting for it.
"Because you're worth it. You're destined for great things. Whether you choose to be a lawyer or use that devious mind form something fun. I might be looking for an apprentice," Ace brought his mouth to my neck, teeth scraping across the flesh, "you never answered my question. Would you miss him?"