Chapter 111

Jace's grip on me tightened. "I already explained it—I was drunk and confused."

"If you can make that mistake once, you can make it again. And we both know, some mistakes are unforgivable," I shot back, my voice firm.

"Stop acting like you're so perfect," Jace snapped, his voice sharp with anger.

Seeing him like this just made the disappointment sink in deeper. I couldn't believe I'd ever been stupid enough to fall for someone like him.

"Rea, you just want to leave me so you can mess around with other guys. Don't think I don't see what you're up to," he continued, trying to twist everything.

I was so tired of this fight. "If that's what you believe, fine. I know your pride can't handle being betrayed, so why don't you just let go of me? Let me get as far away from you as possible and make things easier for both of us."

I was desperate to escape this toxic mess, but my words only made Jace angrier. Suddenly, he leaned in, trying to force a kiss on me.

I turned my head away, disgu