at reading emotion to know she’d made him angry. Maybe even insulted him. And for what?
Because he was sitting up all night so he could make sure you were all right? Or for offering advice that made perfect sense?
“Look—” she began, but by that time Jace was already moving past her toward the front of the house.
She attempted to grab his arm, but he shook her off, continuing to stride purposefully in the direction of the door. All she could do was follow.
“Jace, I’m sorry. What I said was stupid. I really appreciate the fact that you—”
“Lock up.” The command was punctuated by the slam of the front door.
Lindsey closed her mouth, still hanging open from her unfinished apology. Then she closed her eyes, once more welling with tears.
Idiot. Idiot. Idiot.
Frustrated with herself and more than a little annoyed with Jace for refusing to listen, she turned on her heel, furiously blinking the moisture away.
She had said she was going to make coffee, and she was, damn it. Then she’d come up with at least ten essay questions before it was time to dress for school.
She had bragged that she didn’t need help in coping with what was happening. Now seemed to be a good time to prove it.
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