Jace had a firm hold on the steering wheel as he sped away from the gorgeous mansion on the curving roads. In his memory, the events of the night played over and over like a movie, with each scenario becoming weirder and more puzzling than the previous. The kiss they had with Avalynn was electrifying, and it was all part of their plan. But when he told Elena he loved Ava, he felt like butterflies were flying in his chest and he couldn't get rid of them. Why did it feel so true? He could think about anything since it was so silent as he drove. It wounded him a much that Elena lied to him. In reality, she wasn't only his secretary; she was also a close friend and part of his inner circle. Her treachery hurt a lot, but it also made me doubt myself, which was terrifying. Why did she

