In the tense moment that followed, Itzy held her silence. After Jace had finished speaking, she gently withdrew her hand from his grasp and slowly turned away. She took a few steps, her back still turned to him, and Jace made no move to pursue her.
The air was filled with unresolved emotions, and both of them knew that their conversation had left a lingering impact. As Itzy walked away, the weight of the unspoken words hung heavily between them, casting a shadow over their growing bond.
With each step she took, Itzy couldn't help but replay the conversation in her mind, wrestling with her own feelings and the conflicting desire for independence and safety. Jace, too, stood there, grappling with his concern for her and the frustration of not being able to fully protect her from herself.
