Only five days were left until Hazel's birthday, and Ace's possessiveness was taking a toll on her mind. She felt a constant pressure, a shadow of his presence always looming over her, making her both anxious and frightened. Tonight, she had a party to attend at Mia's place, a chance to relax and escape from the intensity of Ace's attention, if only for a little while.
As she was getting ready, her phone buzzed with a message. She hesitated before looking at it, her heart pounding. "Don't wear black and red, you look sexy in it." She choked on her breath at his audacity. Determined not to let him control her, Hazel chose to ignore his message. She pulled on a short red dress that hugged her curves, accentuating her figure. She felt confident and beautiful, ready to enjoy the evening with
