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Chapter 58

Author: Benita Jones
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With trembling fingers, she turned the handle and cracked it open.

A man stood there, taller than Asher but with a more relaxed posture.

He had dark brown hair, neatly trimmed, and warm hazel eyes that held no threat.

Still, her body screamed at her to run.

Grayson seemed to notice her hesitation because he took a step back, giving her space.

"Sorry if I startled you," he said, his tone gentle. "I just wanted to check in."

Elena’s fingers tightened on the doorframe.

"Why?"

Grayson blinked, clearly caught off guard by the question.

"Because you’re our future Luna," he said simply.

The words hit her like a slap.

She stiffened, her throat going dry.

"I’m not—"

"You are," Grayson cut in, but his voice remained calm. "Whether you believe it or not."

Elena dropped her gaze, unsure how to respond.

---

Grayson’s Kindness

Grayson shifted, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Listen, I get it. You don’t know me. You don’t trust me. But I want you to know that I’m h
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