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**Eliana Pov**

I am starting to think Zia was right. Bringing my wall a little lower was a good Idea. I feel happy these days. Jace has been good to me.

His kisses are exceptional. We do that a lot. Now I have a feeling my body is trying to betray me. It wants more of him. His scent is so calming.

We have been on three dates already. Which was wonderful. We are now officially dating.

What I need to do next is introduce Jace to my only reason for happiness. Amelia. She needs to know.

It's Monday and Amelia just left for school. Their school bus picked her up five minutes ago. I am about to leave. I don't want to miss the second bus. If I do, I have to wait 10 more minutes before the next one comes.

Two minutes left, I hurried out of the house. I locked the door and turned to leave. What I saw surprised me.

"Jace!?" I questioned myself.

Jace was outside my house, leaning on his rented car. I tried to make him return the car but he insisted. In fact, he paid for months, but refused to