The car came to a slow stop at the designated spot, but it almost felt like the car had driven itself to a stop. Jace, all the while, had his eyes on the lady at his doorstep.
The engine gave a low hum as it shut off, but Jace hardly noticed. His hand rested weakly on the steering wheel. He leaned his body slightly forward as his eyes were glued to the figure standing by the front porch of his mansion. Even from the dark tint of the glass, he could tell clearly who it was. Luci.
He didn’t need any confirmation. The way she tilted her head. The way her arms were folded over her chest and the confident slouch to one hip was all too familiar.
He stepped out carefully, ignoring the pain he felt when he hit his head softly on the car frame or how the wind pushed against his shirt. He even fo
