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And probably would

He came awake slowly, but the second his eyes landed on h of relief “Thank you,” he whispered, though I wasn’t sure who he was thanking He opened his eyes again and then tugged me closer to him

“I’m sorr—”

That was all I got out before he kissedkiss that I felt in the very marrow ofchill that my father’s words had left behind

“Missed you,” Jace said softly

“Missed you too,” I responded “I heard you, Jace Every word I felt every touch It made it easier to come back to you”

He nodded and caressedanywhere, Caleb,” he reminded me

I knee’d have to talk about what I’d done at the courthouse to deal with my stress, but I instinctively knew Jace would let me talk to him about when I was ready

“Eli’s going to take me to see Willa”

“I’ll corabbed his wrist

“Stay here and sleep, Jace I know you haven’t,” I said as I ranone of the dark circles beneath his eyes “Mav and Eli will be with uys with us Knowing Mav, it’ll probably be ten”

Jace didn’t smile I could tell he didn’t want to heed my request

“I need this, Jace”

I was glad when he didn’t askI really understoodable to lean on Jace, I wanted there to be a day where I didn’t have to But I needed to start with baby steps

“Okay, call nation

“I’ll text you so I don’t wake you,” I amended

He nodded and I kissed hio, but he did