Chapter Eighteen

**Jace**

I could barely contain my excitement as I followed Rox out towards the ocean. I did a quick scan of the beach, making sure we were alone. My hand fell to the athame. I had purchased a sheath for it and kept it on my belt. The vampires made me nervous, and I certainly wouldn’t be letting it out of my sight until I placed it in my brother’s hand at home.

Rox was in the water up to her waist