The morning after his forced interrogation, Jace Moren stepped onto the field with shoulders stiff and thoughts spiraling.
His ribs ached, his pride bruised, but none of that compared to the burning ache in his chest—the fire of betrayal, confusion, and something far worse.
Jealousy.
He wasn’t even sure why. Maybe it was because he’d always felt like Rayne was his person. His teammate. His best friend. His anchor. And now, it was like she’d been swept into a different orbit—one ruled by someone like Lucian Wolfe.
Someone with secrets.
Someone dangerous.
Jace didn’t know what he hated more—the idea of her being hurt by Lucian… or the possibility that she wasn’t, and that she’d chosen Lucian anyway. But she wouldn't open her secret to him. Or would she?
He spotted her during sword pra
