SOPHIA’S POV We spoke at the same time. “I have something to tell you,” Jace said. “I have something to show you,” I cut in. Our voices clashed, and the silence that followed was thick enough to strangle. He stared at me, daring me to continue, but his jaw tightened, and he shook his head. “I’ll go first,” he said flatly. His hand slid into his jacket and he pulled out his phone, showing me the DNA results. My stomach turned when I saw it. “So we had the same idea?” He nodded. “I think so. Not so bad for a small brain as yourself.” Normally, I’d get offended, but this time, I ignored it and handed my phone over to him. “We did,” I said quietly. His eyes flicked down, then back to me. A muscle ticked in his jaw. “Independent sources.” “Exactly,” I replied. For a moment neithe

