USURPED
He traced a finger along the scar on Jade's brow before dragging down to her cheek.
His fingers lingered near her jaw, not quite touching now, close enough that she could feel the warmth of his skin without the contact itself. "I find myself wondering which parts of you are really yours."
Jade’s heart slammed against her ribs, so hard it hurt. Fear crawled up her throat, making it hard to breathe. Every instinct in her screamed to step back, to run, but her feet wouldn’t move. She stood frozen, staring at his hand hovering inches from her face, her whole body tense and ready to bolt.