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I couldn’t help but feel like the walls were closing in on us. We were fighting against a faceless enemy who seemed to always be one step ahead of us. And with every passing day, the danger grew stronger. But I refused to let it break me. I had my family, my Blades, and we would fight until our last breath.
I needed to clear my head, so I pulled on a hoodie over my tank top and made my way to the gym the guys had in the garage. As soon as I entered, I could hear the sound of metal clanking against metal.
Jace was there, punching a heavy bag with such force that it bounced back and forth on its chain. Sweat dripped down his chiseled chest, and he looked up at me with a determined expression.
“Sofia,” he said by way of greeting. “What brings you down here?”
“Just needed to blow off some steam,” I replied, walking over to the weights and picking up a dumbbell. “You know how it is.”
He smiled. “You want to spar? I’ll kick your ass, though.”
“Bring it on,” I replied, putting down the dumbbell.
“I’ll go easy on you.”
“Don’t you dare,” I said. Then Jace smiled and everything else felt like it melted away.
Chapter Thirty-One: Sofia
Jacesteppedclosertome, his body close enough that I could feel his breath on my skin. I could see the fire in his eyes as he took a step back, assuming a fighting stance. His hands were up, reaching for the sky as if he was ready to take on the world.
I mirrored his stance and clenched my fists. This was what I needed, a physical way to release all of my pent-up nerves. I threw the first punch, aiming for his cheek. He easily dodged it and went in for a counterpunch, which grazed my stomach.
He was definitely pulling his punches.
“Nice one,” I said, breathing heavily as I sidestepped him. “But you’ll have to do better than that.”
Jace grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “Oh, I intend to,” he said, lunging forward again. This time, I was ready for him. I blocked his punch and countered with one of my own, which he deftly dodged.
He was too fast for me, and before I knew it, his arms had wrapped around my waist, pulling me flush against him.
“You’re covered in sweat,” he said. “Are you sure you don’t want to stop?”
I could feel his muscles pressed against me and my body responded instinctively. My heart was racing, and I felt a shiver run down my spine.
“No,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “I’m good.”
Jace leaned in, his lips brushing against the sensitive skin of my neck. I let out a small moan, unable to control myself any longer. His hands roamed over my back, tracing the lines of my muscles as we moved together in the brightly lit gym.
“Can I take this off?” he asked as he reached for my hoodie.
I nodded, the sound of my own breathing filling my ears as he pulled my hoodie off. I could feel his gaze roving over my body, and I felt both exposed and exhilarated all at once.
Jace’s hands found their way to the hem of my tank top, tugging it upward as he leaned in closer. I let out a gasp as his lips found mine in a fiery kiss, his tongue seeking entrance into my mouth.
I allowed him access, our tongues intertwining as we moved together in a frenzied dance. My hands found their way to his hair, pulling him closer as I lost myself in the heat of the moment.
Jace’s hands roamed over my bare skin as he trailed kisses down my neck. My body responded to his every touch. I pulled him closer, pressing my hips against his, and he let out a groan of pleasure.
He lifted me up effortlessly, and I wrapped my legs around his waist as we continued to kiss. He carried me to a nearby bench, laying me down gently as he removed his shirt. His body was chiseled and defined, and I couldn’t help but admire him as he hovered over me.
“I want you,” he said, his voice husky with desire. “I need you.”
I nodded eagerly, reaching for the waistband of his pants and pulling them down. He helped me remove them before leaning down to kiss me again. His hands roamed over my body until they reached the waistband of my shorts.
“Want me to take these off?” he asked.
My cheeks were flushed with desire, and my mind was filled with nothing but my frantic need for him. I nodded again, the words stuck in my throat. Jace slipped my shorts off as I watched hungrily.
