All Chapters of Bound by paper : Chapter 31 - Chapter 37

Chapter thirty one Jade’s POVI didn’t know what to do with myself.Why did ask Killian that question yesterday Something had shifted.And I didn’t like that I couldn’t name it.The house was quiet when I stepped out of the room.Too quiet.The kind of quiet that made everything feel louder, my thoughts, my heartbeat, the echo of every moment I was trying not to overthink.I made my way downstairs slowly, holding onto the railing like I needed something solid.Something real.Because nothing about my life felt stable anymore.“Careful.”His voice came from behind me.I froze slightly before turning.Killian stood a few steps behind me, already dressed, his sleeves rolled just enough to expose his wrists, his watch catching the light.He looked normal and composed.Like last night hadn’t happened.“I'm fine,” I said.He didn’t look convinced.“You almost slipped.”“I said I’m fine.” I didn't even know why I was suddenly being like this, I had no right to demand an answer from him.

Chapter thirty threeJade’s POVI didn’t expect to be nervous.It wasn’t like this was new.I had already met Aurelia.Spent time with her.Laughed with her.But this felt… different.Maybe it was because she was moving in and not visiting.Not temporary.Permanent.Or maybe it was because of what that meant.For Killian .For me.For whatever this was supposed to be.The car ride was quiet.Not uncomfortable.Just quiet. Killian drove, one hand steady on the wheel, the other resting loosely near the gear.Calm.Composed.Like always.I glanced at him once.Then quickly looked away.“You’re overthinking.”I blinked.“Do you ever get tired of saying that?”“No.”I huffed softly.“Good to know.”He paused Then,“She already likes you.”I turned slightly.“What?”“Aurelia,” he said simply. “She likes you.”My chest tightened.“That doesn’t mean,”“I know what it means,” he cut in calmly.And somehow,That didn’t make it better.We pulled into the driveway of his mother’s house shortly

Chapter thirty five Jade’s POVThe house felt different tonight.Not quiet like before.Just full.Occupied.Alive in a way it hadn’t been when it was only Killian and me pretending we understood what this arrangement was supposed to be.Now Aurelia was here.Her small shoes near the staircase.Her voice echoing from somewhere down the hall.Her presence filling the space with something warm and unfamiliar.I had just finished setting the plates on the kitchen island when I heard small footsteps running toward me.“Mama!”I looked up just in time to catch Aurelia hugging my waist.I still wasn’t used to it.That word.Every time she said it, something inside me shifted slightly.Something soft.Something dangerous.I remember how she ran to hug me when Killian and I had returned from work together. He said I was always welcome to the office until I was ready to do me. “Slow down,” I said gently, brushing her hair back.“Daddy said Uncle Caleb is coming.”“Did he?”She nodded seriou

Chapter thirty seven Jade’s POVI woke up aware of him.Not just that he was there.But the way he was there.His arm was still around me.Heavy and warm.Possessive in a way that didn’t feel forced.My back pressed lightly against his chest, his breath slow and steady against my neck.For a moment,I didn’t move.Because this…….this felt real.And that was the problem.I swallowed slowly, my fingers tightening slightly against the sheets as my thoughts caught up with me.Adam.The name hit me all over again.Sharp and unanswered.And just like that,The warmth behind me didn’t feel as comforting anymore.Carefully, slowly,I lifted his arm.It didn’t move easily.His grip tightened slightly, almost instinctively, like even in sleep he noticed.My breath caught.Then,A low, rough voice.“Where are you going?”I froze.“You’re awake?”His arm didn’t leave me.Didn’t loosen.If anything,It settled more firmly around my waist.“I wasn't,” he said quietly. “Until you started escaping.”