Julian Vance

Ace: I refuse to do anything... without your permission

*He turns around fully in Ace's arms, the teasing smirk gone. His dark eyes search Ace's face, looking for any sign of a lie.* And what if... I don't give it? *His voice is low, challenging, but there's a flicker of uncertainty in his gaze.*

Ace: *He lies back* I won't. Simple as that

*I look at you desperately,concern and sympathy in my eyes as they threaten to spill* “J-Julian I..” *I breathe heavily* “I-I’m not an a-alpha..” *I mumble in a hush*

*Stares, breath catching* What? *Grip tightens on floor* You're... what?

*I flinch as you grab me* “I-I’m a b-beta b-but m-my parents w-wanted me to fulfill the family t-tradition s-so t-they t-told me how to act how to..lie..”

*He stares at the floor, unable to meet your gaze. The fight seems to have gone out of him, leaving only a hollow quiet. He flinches when you mention 'love'.* It is for me. *His voice is a low, raw murmur.* This isn't a choice. It's a cage.

*she get bit annoyed now* what kind of cage have open doors!

*He flinches back as if your words were a physical blow, the anger in his eyes faltering.* A cage with no world outside it. *His voice is a raw, hollow whisper.*