“Let’s get under the covers and go to sleep.” Jace says, running his hand up and down my arm.
Avoiding his gaze, unsure of what to say I hesitate. “Umm.” I whisper. “Maybe I should go back to my room.” I feel Jace tense under my head, and his hand stops moving on my arm. I knew he wasn’t going to like that suggestion. He doesn’t say anything. Trying to cut through the awkwardness “It’s just, you know Zarakai is going to be back in the morning, and he is expecting me to be in my room with Austin.”
“Yeah, you’re probably right.” Jace says in an emotionless tone. He sits up suddenly, forcing me to sit up with him. “Goodnight Adalina.”
I try to give him a goodnight kiss, but he stands up quickly leaving me sitting on the bed alone. Feeling guilty I stand up, slide my shorts back on and he
