Chapter 160

Roman has been quiet since I dropped the news.

“Say something,” I say, my voice breaking slightly. But Roman just stares at me, his jaw clenched, his face rigid. I know that look too well. It's his bomb-ticking look, the one he wears when he's moments away from an explosion.

“Jade,” Chloe says. She glances at Roman before going on, “I’m sure whoever you’ve chosen will be wonderful. After all, you