C35 Fevered Desires

Halfway through dinner, amid the friendly chatter and clinking of forks against plates, my stomach flipped with sudden nausea, forcing me to pause. I couldn’t take another bite without being sick.

Of course, Ace instantly noticed my change in demeanor. His gaze traveled from the food on my plate to my face.

He had this weird thing about making sure I got enough to eat. Ever since we were kids