CHAPTER 92

“Be good to her,” Jack said quietly.

There again in his eyes was that flicker that told Jace that Bethany meant more to Jack than a sibling.

“You need to understand this isn’t a temporary thing with me and Bethany,” Jace said, not caring that he was being merciless. Jack needed to understand where Jace stood and that Bethany was never going to be a possibility for Jack.

“Yeah, I get it,” Jack muttered. “I knew I never had a chance with her, but she’s always belonged to me.”

“Not anymore,” Jace said. “She’s mine and I protect what’s mine. You ever try to hurt her and I’ll crush you.”

“Just make her happy. That’s all I ask.”

“You can make her happy by cleaning up your act,” Jace pointed out.

Resignation was dark and churning in Jack’s eyes. For the first time, Jace got a glimpse of the demons driving the other man. Demons that had once held Bethany in their grip too.

“I’ll try,” Jack said flatly.

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Jace and Bethany spent New Year’s Eve with Gabe, Mia and Ash. Things were less a