CHAPTER 9
“So this is where you grew up?” she asked as Jared drew her into a small cave dotted with glowing gemstones.
“Yes, maybe about a century ago, I spent a couple of years here being taught what I needed to know.”
“Only a couple of years?” she asked, frowning.
“I’ve been back since. I pop in at least once a year.” He smiled warmly at her.
“You really love them, don’t you?”
“Of course, they’re my family. Everyone loves family,” Jared pointed out.
“Yes…” Macey replied, thinking of her own complicated family dynamic.
“It’ll be okay,” Jared said, pulling her close to him and holding her tightly.
Macey wasn’t convinced by how right he was about that, but if it meant he’d hold her like this then she was all for it. Saying that, she really did need to visit Aunt Nessie and discover
