Chapter 8 Shadows Of The Past

• Jade Nightshade
• I entered my father’s office still struggling to catch my breath. My heart pounded from the unexpected encounter with Rowon, and I could still feel the heat of his hand on my arm, the way his eyes had pleaded with me—but I shoved the thought aside. Now wasn’t the time to unravel.
• My father rose from his chair immediately, his brow furrowed with concern. “Jade, you look pale,” he said, his voice filled with fatherly worry. “What happened? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”