Devotion

Chapter Two

Four months ago

Ezra POV;

The way I think of it, the moment you open your eyes when you wake, is the moment your day begins. I hate it, especially when your day begins at three in the morning.

I found myself trying to grade papers, with a little help from whiskey by my side. I was sitting on the couch with one lamp giving out light, and all I could think about is how lonely it was in here. This apartment was made for two, and it didn't feel right without her.

Stop, I tell myself. You can't think of her anymore, you have to know what she's been hiding. I can't help but to think that it's Alison. I stopped writing the book shortly after she told me that she loved me, but we aren't together anymore. I want answers, and she is in danger. I put down the papers I've been grading, and grab the boxes in my dresser.

I looked through everything. Dated back to 2009, when I had my very own date with Alison. I remember it vividly, like a dream. More like a nightmare, I never found common chemistry with her. We didn't match. She lied to me about her age, and I knew that I couldn't be with someone so vindictive. So when I met her that complicated night, when she wore the yellow top, I let myself free from her guard. I knew I would find my 'mrs. perfect' one day. Little did I know, she was sleeping in a barn not 2 minutes away.

I checked the time, and it read 5:22 am. I was calling in sick today, I had so much stuff to cover and such little time to do it. I only hope that if Aria finds out, she will understand. In my own twisted way, I'm doing this for her.

* * *

I met the company that gave my book a release date. The lady at the desk seemed shocked to see me back.

"You sounded quite clear about your decision, Mr.Fitz, you didn't wan't this book published. What changed your mind?"

I wasn't in the more for small talk, or lying so I said point blank, "Look, the love of my life is in danger and it's up to me to protect her. Anything else you want to snoop into?"

She looked away immediately. I didn't mean to sound rude, but I was running low on time and when nothing is going your way, you want to do everything in your power to change it.