Chapter 13The sounds around me—the creak of the shed, Jace’s shallow breaths, the faint shuffle of Carly’s steps—began to blur. My mind pulled away from the chaos, as if the world had softened at the edges, leaving only warmth and light in its place. Jace’s presence remained, pressing against me, strong and steady, but the tension faded into a distant hum, replaced by something entirely different.I could feel the heat of his body, the brush of his hand against mine, and suddenly my chest rose and fell to a different rhythm. I imagined a field, endless and golden, with sunlight spilling like honey over every blade of grass. The air smelled of wildflowers and something faintly sweet, and I could hear laughter carried on the breeze—soft, carefree, like it belonged to another life entirely.In that dreamlike space, Jace was there, too. Not tense, not burdened by rules, danger, or responsibilities—just him. Smiling, relaxed, the kind of smile that made my stomach flutter and my chest ach
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