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I end the call and rest my head down on my open palms, eyeing the papers scattered all over.
Where do I start?
Chapter19
Carli
Icheck my phone once again before stuffing my clothes into my bag angrily. Jace hasn’t called me since he left to speak with Devon and it worries me. He sent one short text message last night saying he’s okay and I’ll see him soon, but that’s it. I don’t even know if he’s really fine, I don’t know what happened with Devon or where he is now.
When I woke up this morning, Danika was gone but she had left a note behind saying she had to go back to Rockport for an emergency. Is Jace there with her? Why didn't he just tell me?
I was discharged earlier this afternoon when the doctor said my vitals are good and I’m back to normal. There are a few bruises on my body, but they’ll heal with time. In fact, I’m not thinking about my health at all. I just want to know Jace is okay.
We promised to get through the hard times together, and yet he’s not there with me. I could help him…unless it’s something really bad and he’s afraid to tell me? Or did he lose his phone? Did something happen to him during the hours between his last text and now? Does Danika know where he is?
“Fudge,” I whisper, rubbing my stomach and slinging my overnight bag over my shoulder. “It’s okay, baby. We’ll find Dad.”
I dial Jace once again, making my way outside. My car is back at the apartment so I’ll have to get a cab to get there… Jace’s line rings three times before it goes to voicemail. I sigh and leave him another message.
“Hey Jace. I’m mad that you aren’t answering my texts or calls, but I’m more worried about you. Are you okay? Could you please text me back when you get this? I’m uh, I’m fine. The doctor discharged me and I’m on my way home. I don’t know if I should stay until you’re back or if you need me to be there for you… I want to be there for you so if something went wrong with you meeting with Devon, please call me.”
Pocketing my phone, I get into a cab and head home. My thoughts are all over the place, but I try to keep calm. I don’t know what’s happened to Jace, so I shouldn’t jump to conclusions. I asked him to end this, and I know he’s trying his best.
God, I can’t wait until this is over. I want a happy, peaceful life when I bring this baby into the world. Most of all, I want Beth to be far far away from us.
“Bitch,” I mutter softly.
Once I get to my apartment, I notice that everything is put in its place. It doesn't look like there had been a fight in here, or that I almost died the last I was here. Jace must have tidied up the place for me, so it’ll feel safer to come back to. I smile and quickly go to take a shower and change into something comfortable. When I’m done, I have a quick bite from my fully stocked fridge and call Danika. If there's someone who knows where Jace is, it’s her.
“Hey Carli!” she answers, sounding oddly chipper.
“Hey… Danika, have you heard from Jace?”
“Jace…of fuck, I told him I don’t want to get caught up between you too again,” she groans.
I take a seat at the kitchen island and fiddle with my glass of water. “So you have spoken to him? I’ve been trying to contact him, but he isn't answering my calls or texts. What’s going on?”
“Are you home?”
“Yeah, I got discharged this morning.”
“Alright well, just so you know I was mad when he told me this too. But he had no choice, apparently.”
“For what?” I frown. “Just tell me, Danika.”
“Jace and Devon are battling for Alpha. I thought I shouldn’t tell you because I didn't want to worry you, but it’s about to blow up. The next full moon, they’re going to meet at the clearing by the lake, and to be honest, this whole thing doesn't look good at all.”
I blink. What? “This isn't what I fucking meant when I said he should end this with Devon!” I exclaim and rush to pack my bags once again. I need to get to Rockport immediately.
“I know but like I said, Devon didn't give him another option. This has to be done.”
“Tell Jace I’m coming.”
Before Danika can stop me, I hang up and run down to the car. It might take some time for me to get to Rockport if I drive. But if I shift, it’ll be faster. I won’t have to follow winding roads and be slowed down by traffic. I can make a beeline for Jace.
For home.
Deciding to stop at a rundown gas station to shift, I start to drive my way there. My hands shake and my heart pounds the entire way. I’m clammy and sticky, feeling sick to my stomach at the possibilities of how this could end. Jace could die. Devon could die or both. What if Devon wins and takes the title? What will happen to Jace?
