Chapter 99

*****Erika's POV***** I knocked on Jace's room door and heard his voice from the inside before pushing the door open to walk in. He was lying on the bed, looking exhausted as if he had run a marathon. I raised a questioning brow at him, “Why are you sweating so much? What did you do, Jace?” I know I sound like a mother, but Jace was my top priority now. I just can't let any harm befall him. He flashed me a smile with difficulty, before he replied, “I had a bath, and damn! I got exhausted.” I blinked, how could he get exhausted after having a bath? “Are you alright?” I asked again, taking a step closer to him and making sure he was really alright. Jace nodded his head, but I knew it was a lie. “Jace tell me the truth” I sat by his side, running a hand by the side of his face. He breathed in and out, his breaths were ragged. “The truth is, I fell over in the bathtub and hurt my sides… it's bleeding again.” At those words, my eyes widened and I cursed loudly. “Why didn't you ask for help?