Chapter 205 introduces a never-ending fire source.
The rain had not let up.
Constant drops of rain gently hit the courtyard stones as their confrontation took on more pressure. A silence filled the space between us like a calm before a storm but Jace repeated his vow that he would never stop loving me.
Anita wanted to trust him at that instant but her thoughts returned quickly to reality. She wanted to soak up his ability to comfort but remained cautious because of past rejections. All his past actions to push her away returned to her awareness as he finally embraced her again.
He believed losing me would be straightforward.
She made an effort to hold her breath as warm passion combined with the chill of falling rain. She kept her palms firmly by her sides.
“Do you even hear yourself, Jace?” Her voice cut through the storm, sharp and unforgiving. Although you tell me to stay with you now you pushed me away earlier in the day. What do you want from me?”