Chapter 844

I never imagined the boy who had shaped so much of my life would one day wear the robes of a Harmonist guide, dedicating himself to a life of reflection.

Jace had cut himself off from the chaos of the world. Whether it was peace or simply his way of escaping love and attachment, he'd left everything-and everyone-behind.

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After returning from Cloudscape Monastery, I fell ill. A relentless fever knocked me out for two days, leaving me trapped in a swirl of disjointed dreams-my parents, Matthew, Lindey, Jace, Wayne... all of them.

In the dream, it felt like I was drowning. No matter how hard I tried to wake up, something kept pulling me deeper.

At some point, I thought I heard voices. Jace's. Hayden's. Were they real? They spoke in muffled tones I couldn't make out.

But when Jace left-if he was ever really there the dreams stopped.

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When I finally opened my eyes, sunlight flooded the room, blindingly warm. I raised my hand to block it, but my fingers brushed against something.

the bed, his hand holding mine. His dark hair

didn't stir. He used to wake at the smallest sound-he must've been completely

call him again. I just watched him, the sunlight melting into him

in it.

long for his eyelids to twitch. The second his eyes met mine, he

you're awake?" he asked, his

"Yes," I croaked.

he asked, kissing

under his eyes told

I nodded. "I'm thirsty."

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poured me a glass, propping me up against him

up. "The doctor didn't give me the wrong

what medicine did they

eyes.

was a faint twinkle of amusement

to talk to the doctor," I said, trying to swing my legs

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