Back home, Jace crouched down out of habit, reaching to change my shoes.I used to love this part — watching his long, elegant fingers grip my ankle, carefully easing my foot into a slipper.All cold-faced and dutiful, the perfect husband.I'd seize the moment to run my hand up his abs and watch him struggle to keep his composure.His voice would go low and rough, and he'd scold me under his breath."Selene, don't start something here."I'd giggle, pushing it further.Things always spiraled out of control after that.But now, his touch made me flinch.His hand hovered in midair, then slowly withdrew."I'll do it myself."I crouched down, fumbling with my shoelaces. "I'm not a child. You don't have to do this every time."Jace stood, looking down at me."Selene, something's off with you."I forced a smile. "No, it isn't."He was quiet for a beat, then suddenly said:"There's a banquet tomorrow. Want to come?"My fingers froze on the laces.I used to beg him to take me to these events. I
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