I woke up to the sound of someone humming off-key beside me. I thought I was dreaming until something brushed my forehead. I opened one eye. 

Ace was grinning above me, his hair falling into his eyes. “Good morning, Sleeping Beauty.” 

I groaned and buried my face in the pillow. “No, Ace. No. Go away. Shoo... shoo.” 

He laughed softly. “That’s rude. I’ve been awake for an hour keeping watch over you, and that’s how you thank me?” 

“You’re lying.” My voice came ...