Chapter 141

• "Let's just stop," Avalynn whispered, her voice cutting through the silence like a knife.
• Jace's heart skipped a beat. "What do you mean?" he asked, dread creeping into his tone.
• Avalynn took a deep breath, steeling herself. "I mean us, Jace. Being romantically involved. It's only going to complicate things further. I don’t want any more problems. I just want to finish this contract, get paid, and go back to my simple life."