With a look of fear and shame on her face, Avalynn gazed up at him. "I had no choice,” she stumbled to herself.
"No choice??" Jace erupted, anger consuming him. "This is what you choose. You decided to sell me out to my enemy for financial gain and betray me?"
"I needed money for my dad's medical procedure," Avalynn said, her voice breaking. "You rejected me, Jace. You gave me no other choice."
Jace shook his head, his expression twisted in confusion and rage. His voice was low and menacing as he asked, "So, this was all for money?"
Glancing downward, she wrung her hands. "I was in a bad situation. Liam offered the cash, but he had conditions attached. He desired that I spy on you."
Jace's shocked eyes grew larger. "You visited Liam? To spy on me?"
Avalynn said in a murmur, "Yes," as
