Chapter 119

• The remnants of their lunch lingered on Avalynn’s taste buds, but her mind was far from savoring the meal. Her heart thudded heavily in her chest, a constant reminder of the anxiety clawing at her.
• Each heartbeat seemed louder than the last as she and Jace got into the car, the tension between them palpable. Avalynn’s hands trembled slightly as she fastened her seatbelt, her eyes darting to Jace’s reassuring presence beside her.
• Jace turned the key in the ignition and the car roared to life. He reached over, placing a gentle hand on hers. “Avalynn, try to calm down,” he said softly, his eyes filled with concern. “We’ll get through this together.”