Jackson's POVI let the teasing—flirting smile linger on my lips as I walked out of Emily’s room, shutting the door softly behind me. The second it clicked shut, my facade cracked. My grin fell away, and I brought my hand out of my pocket, staring down at it.I flexed my fingers, folding and unfolding my palm slowly. My hands weren’t trembling. Relief should’ve followed that realization, but instead, a strange emptiness settled in.With a sharp exhale, I shook my head, deciding not to linger on it. Whatever it was, I’ would deal with it later. Right now, I had something more important to do.I headed toward the kitchen, only to be stopped halfway by Kiara’s familiar voice.“Jack,” she called softly, her tone laced with hesitation. I halted but didn’t turn around. She took that as her cue to step in front of me, blocking my path.Her expression was a mixture of pity and sadness, two emotions I had no patience for.“Have you thought of finding Alan?” she asked, her voice cautious, as
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