“I can’t wait to go home,” I admit. “I was scared there for a while that I’d never want to be there again.”
“You know, if you wanted to move, I’d do it in a heartbeat.”
“I know.” I kiss his jaw. “But I’m okay now,” I promise.
“Are you sure? I don’t want you running from me again.”
“The only way I’m running is to you.”
He kisses me.
“Liked that, huh?” I joke.
He grins. “Loved it. I’m fucking glad you realized I’m yours.”
“And I’m yours.”
“Come on.” He extracts himself from my hold. “We need to get out of here, seriously.”
I frown, not wanting to move from the bed, but knowing I get to go home makes all the difference and I finally get up and get dressed. I have dry clothes to change into, but Jace’s are still damp and wrinkled from being rumpled on the floor. He doesn’t seem to care, though.
I put my damp clothes in a laundry bag in my suitcase and zip it up.
“Ready?” Jace asks.
“Yep.”
He slings my bag over his shoulder and wheels the suitcase behind him. He opens the room door and lets me out first, then grabs my hand.
I start to walk but he pulls me back and lifts my hand to his lips, pressing a kiss to my knuckles. His green eyes are clear and happy.
“I know the storm might feel like it’s far from over, but the sun always shines again, Nova.”
I smile at him and don’t say anything. Instead, I stand on my tiptoes and kiss his cheek.
Sometimes, words aren’t needed.
Jace
Nova falls asleep shortly after we get on the plane, her body relaxed, and her head on my shoulder. I, on the other hand, can’t sleep. I’m afraid if I close my eyes this will all disappear. I inhale the scent of her shampoo, and it comforts me a bit.
After the guys helped me clear out the nursery, I called for everything to be taken away.
Then, I did my least favorite thing.
I shopped.
I spent the whole evening repainting the room and making it a space for Nova. I wanted it to be something she’d love and hopefully wouldn’t remind her of what we’ve lost.
By the time I finished with everything it was almost morning. I quickly booked a flight, which cost a shit ton to get at the last minute, showered, and slept for a few hours.
I tracked her phone and finally found where she was staying.
When she came out of the door it was like I could breathe again.
The plane finally touches down back home and Nova stirs against me.
She lifts her head and blinks rapidly. “Are we home?”