Tabitha’s POV

As we near the Aldair estate, my mom tells me she will take a different route and instructs me to do the same on my way back to my room. Being seen together would only raise suspicion.

“Make sure you avoid the CCTVs scattered around the grounds. It should be easy while it’s still dark.”

When I return safely to my room, even the comfort of my bed isn’t enough to make me process what just happened to me that night.

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“Here, take this.” Jace hands me a turkey sandwich.

I frown at it. It’s already late in the afternoon and I’m sweaty after spending the last...