CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
JAXThe warmth of Priya’s body melts into mine as she clutches my semi-bloody hands, her head rests on my chest, and I can feel her tears. My arm drapes over her shoulder. I never want this moment to end. I don’t care that you’re from their world. Because you’re in mine. Thank you, Jax. Priya’s words make me feel powerful, wanted and appreciated. It’s the first time I’ve felt a connection with someone like this. I don’t know how I’m going to go back to my old way of life. This place has completely transformed me. She’s changed me. In such a short span of time, Priya’s more important to me than I could have ever envisioned. My father told me once that feelings like these only occurred in fairytales. Until now, I always believed him.
“J-Jax?” A tiny voice asks.
Priya cla
