Jace

I felt a surge of joy for a fleeting moment, only to have reality quickly extinguish it with its heavy burden.

“I’m sorry,” I forced the words out, looking directly into her eyes. “But I don’t love you. I feel nothing for you. Now please, use the door.”

She opened her mouth to respond, new tears forming in her eyes, when the door suddenly burst open.

“Well said, love.” Mina’s voice filled the space, dripping with satisfaction.

My blood ran cold. “Don’t tell me you’ve been listening to us this entire time.”

I knew there weren’t any spy cameras in my office anymore—I checked every morning now, sweeping every...