Elena's jealousy grew more intense, causing her eyes to narrow. A knot of envy knotted in her stomach as she stared at the two of them, standing so close to each other, the bond between them obvious.
Not only did Jace stand close to Avalynn in protective manner, but he had never before looked at Elena with such love and affection.
Her blood boiled at the thought.
With each passing moment, Elena's façade of professionalism began to crumble and her anger beneath it began to bubble. She clenched her jaw and her eyes glowed with barely contained rage.
Sensing the shift in the atmosphere, Jace stepped in Elena's direction, his expression falling to regret.
"Elena...He started, "I know how hard you've worked and I appreciate everything you've done.
However, it was already too late. Elena
