Jace had been restless all night, tossing and turning in his penthouse, haunted by thoughts of River. He had tried to bury them in work, in the routine of managing Maddox Enterprises, but every time he closed his eyes, he saw River’s face, his smile, his laugh, the way his eyes had sparkled when he had been happy, when he had been with Jace.By the time dawn crept through the curtains, Jace made a decision. He couldn’t wait any longer. He had to see River. Not through a screen, not through a message, not in fleeting glimpses. He needed to see him in person, to feel him, to remind himself, and River, that they were alive, they were together, and nothing could keep them apart again.Pulling on a casual shirt and a pair of jeans, Jace left the penthouse quietly. He didn’t call Sasha or Leo; he didn’t need anyone else to know. This was for him and River alone. The drive to River’s gym was swift, the city streets still slow with early-morning traffic. He parked a few blocks away, taking a
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