Elliot chuckled, his gaze never leaving hers. “I’ve learned not to underestimate a Jinx. But tonight… tonight I’m not here to stop you. I’m here because I need to know something.”
The fireworks behind them sputtered, the fuse of her latest creation catching fire. A burst of bright, chaotic light erupted, painting the night sky with a cascade of colors—ruby reds, electric blues, and fierce golds. The explosion echoed through the empty streets, a symphony of destruction and beauty that seemed to mirror the turmoil inside Jinx’s heart. jinx bl chapter 90
He smiled, a genuine, warm smile that made the scar on her arm feel less like a wound and more like a reminder that she was still alive. “Maybe I’m not a liar,” he replied. “Maybe I’m just… honest.” Elliot chuckled, his gaze never leaving hers
“Jinx,” he began, his voice steady but soft, “I’ve watched you light up the sky with chaos and wonder. I’ve seen the way you laugh when the world explodes in color, and I’ve seen the way you hide behind that grin when the darkness gets too close. I… I don’t know how to say this without sounding like another one of your wild schemes, but I think… I think I’m scared of losing you. Not because you’re dangerous, but because you’re… you’re the brightest thing I’ve ever known in this place.” I’m here because I need to know something
