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.

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

I’m really glad you made it in time. I barely get to see you these days and it’s really sad.” I said, smiling when Simon held on to my hand

so leaving is usually difficult, but everything is starting to settle now so it should be better.” Simon said and I frowned.

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

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

it excitedly, ripping the wrapping quickly. The velvet box that was revealed already made me anticipate it’s content, but nothing had prepared me for what I found

silver necklace with a heart shaped

the light from the glowing

the pendant the other way I found the inscription. SJ in a beautiful

you so much.” I said, tears

sixteenth birthday Jessy.”

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 between my fingers and reveling in the feeling of satisfaction

I didn’t realize when he had moved, he was so close that I could feel his breath fanning against my face. I

one moment I was looking into his eyes and in the next my eyes were shutting completely when Simon covered my lips

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