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Jace’s POV

I pulled out my phone the second Alec was out of sight and dialed Dave’s number.

“Come get Claire,” I said the moment he picked up. “Take her straight home.”

Dave, being used to my clipped orders, simply confirmed, “On my way.”

Claire stood next to me, arms crossed, her brows drawn in frustration. “Jace, what the hell is going on?”

I ignored her.

“Jace.”

Still, nothing.

I focused on the street instead, scanning for Dave’s car. My mind was still replaying Alec’s words, the smu
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