Louisa/AgnesMy chest tightened, a knot of unease crawling under my skin. The silence stretched, heavy enough to crush me where I stood.And then Jace broke it. His voice came out light, too quick, like a man tossing himself into a fire. “Of course they haven’t broken up.”My head snapped toward him, shock jolting through me. Scott’s eyes quickly focused on him as well, his face twisting, his eyes flaring with something darker than anger. He leaned toward Jace, his voice a rasp, low and sharp, meant only for him. “What are you doing?”But Jace ignored him. His jaw set, and when he turned back to his mother, his tone smoothed into that careful, reverent softness he always reserved for her. “You’ve always wanted Mia to be Luna,” he said smiling, “She’s so perfect for Scott, isn’t she?”Their mother’s smile deepened, frail but sure. She nodded, her eyes sliding toward Scott with the weight of expectation. “Yes. She is. You should invite her over.”The air shifted again. All eyes turned t
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