Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 268

What happened to Jace?

Why was he covered in blood?

Was he hurt?

Dreams like this usually mean something. The night before my parents' car accident, I had a terrible nightmare-I dreamt my two front teeth fell out, blood pouring everywhere. I woke up crying hysterically. The next day, my parents were gone forever.

A wave of panic hit me so hard I barely noticed Hayden watching me.

It wasn't until he reached out and gently wiped the cold sweat from my forehead that I snapp Did you have a nightmare?"

out of it."

His words pulled me back to reality, making me realize he'd heard me calling Jace's name in my sleep.

I didn't want him to get the wrong idea, so I said, "I dreamt Jace was standing by the bed, covered in blood. I kept asking what happened, but he wouldn't answer."

"It's okay. Dreams are usually the opposite of reality. If you're worried, you can call him now," Hayden said, surprising me.

Shouldn't he be upset right now?

Jace, he'd definitely be

I snuggled closer into Hayden's arms, closing my eyes. I'm tired. I just want to

ahead," he murmured, gently stroking

calm and caring as ever, no sign of anger or

straight, and before I knew it,

I felt Hayden kiss my forehead and whisper, "You're

it was like my mouth was glued

it was already nine a.m.-way

move, my whole body felt like I'd been

with Hayden the nightmare, and his whispered words

squeezed my eyes shut. Of course, the first real night with Hayden, and Jace has to show up in my dreams, bloody and

Even though Jace and I weren't a thing anymore, he'd been in my life for, like, ten years. It was

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and dialed a number, but not Jace's. I

giving me space. He was so thoughtful that I felt guilty even calling him now.

voice came through

I said softly, "How've

made me relax a little. If