27. A Perfect Paradise
27 A Perfect Paradise Jacob felt Emilia twist away from him as they sped through the dark. He wouldn’t let her be dragged away. He tightened his grip on her hand, and her arms wrapped around him. White light flashed in Jacob’s eyes before he saw the ground racing toward them. Twisting, he lifted Emilia to fall on top of him. He hit the ground with a grunt, shielding Emilia from the hard earth. “Thanks,” Emilia murmured, rolling off of Jacob and tumbling to the ground. Pain seized Jacob’s back as he turned over. His hand met something soft and warm on the ground. They were lying in grass. Jacob ran his fingers over the bright green blades. The ground was warm as though the sun had just been shining on it. Something tiny and white drifted through the torchlight. Jacob reached out to ca
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