Chapter 221

Five Years Earlier:

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“Smile!” My mother said excitedly and I offered a small smile, one that grew wider when Simon draped his hands over my shoulder and gave the biggest smile.

My mother clicked the camera to take the picture and I turned towards her completely horrified.

“Mom! I wasn’t ready, I was still watching Simon smile his weird smile.” I said rushing after the woman that was already scrolling through the pictures with a wide smile on her face.

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“Oh, it doesn’t matter honey. These are so cute, you both have to come in soon so you can cut your cake, okay? I’m going to show these to your father.” She said and before I could respond she was already heading back into the house.

again Jess. Sorry I got here late, Emilia spent hours trying to pick out the perfect fit.” Simon apologized and I shook my head, chuckling

these days and it’s really sad.” I said, smiling when Simon held on

troubles with our pack lately so leaving is usually difficult, but everything is starting to settle now so it should

issues you’re having, you know he’ll help or better still come live in this pack. There will be housing, Emilia will be able to settle in just fine and you too and we also get to see everyday. There’s nothing stopping the both of you, why have you refused to do it?” I asked,

wouldn’t understand Jess, but let’s drop it for now. It’s your birthday and we don’t need to focus on those things. Here, I got you something.” He said, pulling out a small

box that was revealed already made me anticipate it’s content, but nothing had prepared me for what I found when I pulled open the box.

beautiful silver necklace with a heart shaped

with little stones making the light from the glowing bulbs around the garden catch onto it and make it more beautiful.

pendant the other way I found the inscription. SJ

thank you so much.” I said, tears stinging

sixteenth birthday Jessy.” He

silver of the necklace was a perfect contrast to my skin and I loved how it sat perfectly on my neck like it was always meant to be. I stared down at the piece, rubbing the small pendant

face, I didn’t realize when he had moved, he was so close that I could feel his breath fanning against my face. I swallowed painfully, darting my tongue out to lick at my

Simon covered my lips in a kiss. It didn’t last long and it was over just as quickly as it had started but it made

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