Rose’s POV
“So you’re just going to leave without saying goodbye?” I hear Jace’s voice from behind me. I turn and look at him. He seems to be a bit out of breath. Did he run here? I take a few steps towards him, while he takes a few steps towards me.
“You’re really leaving?” He asks.
“Yes.”
“Why? Is it because of me?” He asks.
“No, it’s not because of you. It’s hard to explain. But it’s better for everyone if I leave... It will be safer.” Jace walks over to me and cups my face in his hand. His hand is warm.
“Don’t go.” He says.
“Jace.. I have to go. Trust me. It’s better this way.”
“You won’t stay. Even for me?” He asks. I can’t stay, even for him, even for Nick, even for...
“You heard her. It’s not safe.” A deep reverberating familiar voice speaks behind me. I whip to my side,
