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BEATRICE:

My ex-husband’s voice seemed genuine and his words were able to reach my heart.

He leaned his forehead against mine, while breathing deeply. I was not the only one who was shivering. He was too. He was also shaken at the events. Was it true that he did not want us to be in danger? That he did not want us to leave?

I wondered if this man was not persistent and did not call me what would happen to me and Grayson?

You could call Josh or Christina, the other part of my mind exclaimed.

As embarrassing as it may sound, I did not remember Christina or Josh earlier. My mind was screaming my ex-husband's name which I did not understand at all.

I did not usually rely on anyone especially after he divorced me, except Christina, but with Drake here, it felt…right.

“Nothing will happen to us,” I answered, giving him an assurance.

Maybe he also needed an assurance.

“I hope so, Beatrice, because if that bastard ever succeeds in hurting both of you, I am willing to stay i