Avalynn, her heart racing in her chest, took a deep breath. “I need to talk to Jace. Alone,” she said, the words a quiet but firm proclamation.Dylan’s countenance clouded, a flash of disappointment crossing his features. “I understand, Avalynn. But please, be careful.” Jace’s eyes moved to Dylan, an unsaid challenge in his stare.Avalynn watched as Dylan grudgingly excused himself, his protecting stare staying on her for a minute longer before he turned and went away. She steeled herself as Jace seized her hands, his touch both familiar and strange.He walked her out of the pub and to his vehicle, opening the door for her.She slipped inside, her thoughts a swirl of conflicting feelings.Jace joined her, the stillness between them thick and oppressive, neither knowing how to begin.Finally, just as Jace opened his lips to speak, Avalynn couldn't hold back any longer."Why did you do it?" she yelled, her voice quivering with a mix of pain and wrath.Jace's face changed, a flurry of
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