Aurora rushed over, not to help Waterfield, but because Jace was acting this way today because of her.

And truth be told, she hadn't really broken up with Mason.

If things seriously blew up between these two because of her, she'd be the one to blame.

"Um, Mr. Ashford," she said, "my home isn't really the best spot to invite you up to, so how about Jace stays with me tonight? You two can talk tomorrow."

As she spoke, she stood behind ...