Chapter 106Jace I watched from the veranda as Rick carried Jewel inside the mansion, her drenched form pressed against him. Even from a distance, I could see her trembling, her hair plastered to her face, her arms weakly wrapped around his neck. My chest tightened in a way I couldn’t quite explain—part frustration, part worry, part something darker I refused to name.Rick moved carefully, steady, but his arms were strong, holding her close. I saw her body shudder with every step, and my stomach clenched. She looked so small, so fragile, so utterly worn out that it hurt to watch.I stepped inside just as Rick reached the main hall, where Matt, our medic, was already waiting. Matt’s eyes flicked toward Jewel immediately, professional and sharp. He gave Rick a nod, then crouched slightly, hands ready, examining her even as she leaned limply against Rick’s chest.“She’s in rough shape,” Matt said quietly, voice calm but precise. “Shivering, hypothermic, emotionally unstable. From what I
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