The Return Of The God of War

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She hugs him very tightly and squeaks in delight. He gives her a little squeeze and calls her name. It brings back memories of when they sat alone in the garden on their own.

After that terrible accident that left her with a burnt face, he was one of the people who still remained her friend.

When she insisted on wearing a mask, he wore one too and that way, she didn't feel weird around him.

His father had to move to Italy for work and Jace left with his family and that left her depressed for a long time.

Now, she can't believe that he is in her arms now. How much she missed this old friend of hers.

They let go of each other, but their hands are still entwined in each other. He is peering into her face, she holds her breath and waits for the usual question.

" Melody, your eyes haven't changed. " He touches her face and at that instant, she lets go of her breath with a relieved smile.

She thought he would say something about her hideous face gone and how he is more than glad, but