He held Arianna's hand and said in a voice that is best described as a whisper "I will give you your first present, soon. I want you to know that I have come to love you and what I feel for you is unquenchable" Jace said and kissed her temple.

Arianna couldn't find her voice. Her voice seemed choked and she just hugged Jace, placing her head on his torso. The latter held her tight, closed his eyes and inhaled the scent of her hair.

"Take a bath. I have done ...