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His Family

Author: Billiejo Priestley
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Sammi’s POV

I had no idea Grayson had siblings. He’s had told me about his father—about the torment and what he had endured—but he never once mentioned a brother or a sister. Yet they are here.

As Grayson sits with his mother in the next room, caught in quiet conversation, I find myself with Zade and Izzy. His family are warm, inviting, and kind, but there’s a tension in the air I can’t shake. Does Izzy know? Does she know what happened to her father? Does she know Grayson killed him? The thought keeps me on edge, the weight of that knowledge pressing down on me like a storm waiting to break.

Zade seems to pick up on it, glancing at me every now and then as we chat, his expression curious, cautious. After a few minutes of polite small talk, he gently takes Izzy by the arm, murmuring something about explaining to her the position at the spa. It’s a welcome distraction, and I appreciate the break. I can’t help but wonder if he’s sparing me, sensing the turmoil beneath my surface.

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