chapter 140

chapter 19. The Mark of Desire I wasn’t sure why I felt so disappointed. Ace called me sexy, and that felt great, but I already knew he was physically attracted to me. Even with the scar on my forehead that I kinda liked. It was the emotional attraction we were missing. I turned back to the mirror before he could see the misery on my face. “That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard,” I said, forcing a laugh. “I think I just need to lay off the cookies. Or go on a diet or something.” “Absolutely not,” Ace snapped, appearing over my shoulder once again. “You’re not going to be changing a single thing. You’re perfect just the way you are. Do you understand?” I hadn’t been expecting his abrupt and serious tone. I nodded. “No, tell me you understand, Doe,” he growled. “I want to hear you say it.” “Jeez, I thought you said you were going to try to be less controlling,” I said, trying to lighten the mood. He continued to glare. Boy, he was taking this seriously. “Fi