Page 231 of The Forbidden Note

Her gaze lifts to mine and what I need to do next drops into my mind with such clarity that it feels like I’m not even in control. Like it was all pre-destined. Written out in the stars.

“Marry me,” I say firmly.

Her eyebrows hike. She sets a hand on her head. “Am I the one with the head injury or is it you?”

“From now on, things are only going to get more dangerous.” I take her hand and rub my thumb over her knuckles. “The best way to protect you is as your husband.”

The blood drains from her face as she realizes I’m serious.

I bring her hand to my lips and kiss the back of it. “Grace Elizabeth Jamieson, will you be my wife?”

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Jinx: A Snare Queen Rises

Loyalties are shifting at Redwood Prep. Who decides what’s right and wrong? The ones who hold all the power, of course. But some sins are more unforgivable than others.

There’s a reason dirty deeds are better done in the dark.

When you drag the forbidden into the light, it wreaks one thing: chaos.

Until the next post, keep your enemies close and your secrets even closer.

- Jinx

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