NORA’S POVThe warm rays of the sun streamed through my window as I slowly blinked my eyes open and sat upright in bed. Jace’s words echoed endlessly in my mind. He knew exactly what to say to get under my skin, that was why he’d chosen those words. But more importantly… how had he found the video?Nothing mattered more than getting rid of it.No one could ever see it, especially Mom.I let out a quiet sigh, stretched my aching body, and slipped into my slippers before walking out of my room, gently pulling the door shut behind me.As I made my way toward the kitchen, I found Jace seated beside the counter, casually sipping coffee from a porcelain mug.“Good morning, Nora. I’m impressed to see you’re not on your knees,” he drawled with a smug grin before taking another sip of his coffee.I remained silent, my fingers curling into the sleeves of my robe. I had no idea what to say. Fear rooted me to the spot. Maybe it was because I was terrified of him… or maybe it was because every wor
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