JACE BALDWIN'S POV "I can't let that happen, Jace, not under my watch." Ian's face flushed as he stopped in front of me, blocking me from exiting the mansion's back door."You don't have to." I shrugged, even though I was trembling on the inside.I had no clue as to how tonight would turn out. If anything went south, then it might be my last day but I couldn't project my fears to anyone. No.Not even Ian who was already going all Mama hen on my rear.I had to face this however it turned out because what I don't want on my already dirty slate is more innocent blood of my people smeared over the small portion that's yet to get tainted."I know what you're thinking, man. It's not your fault that those people lost their lives. I can't keep being the only one who's fighting for this. For you to stay alive." His breathing was ragged as he glared at me, his jaw clenched as he gritted his words out."I can't take more burdens on my shoulders, Ian. Do you know what it's like to be responsi
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