Chapter 256

It’s our first dance as a couple, and Jade’s arms are draped around my neck, her warmth melting into mine as we sway to the soft rhythm of the music. Her dress catches the golden glow of the chandeliers, shimmering like something out of a dream. But it’s not the dress or the lights that have me mesmerized—it’s her.

Her cheeks are flushed, a shade of pink that makes my heart stutter, and her eyes,