Chapter 116

Ciara's POV It seems like Maya and Oliver have moved forward in their relationship, and I’m genuinely happy for them. I know how serious Oliver is about her, he’s a good man, and Maya deserves someone like that. I’m happy too. Wade is dependable and strong, the kind of man I never realized I needed. Being with him has shown me just how different he is from Jace. With Jace, I was just a plaything, nothing more than a challenge he was determined to conquer. That was why he pursued me so relentlessly. It had nothing to do with love, it was all about pride. I woke before Wade did and turned slowly to watch him sleep. He’s undeniably attractive, but what I love most about him isn’t his appearance. It’s his kindness, his warmth, and above all, his humor. He makes me laugh when I least expect it, and that alone has been healing. Today, he wants me to meet his mother. I won’t lie, I'm a little nervous. I never met Jace’s family. They lived in another pack, and he never once took me to see them