Anastasia “I’m not hiding anything!” I protested. “I’m just here to see my brother.” Gray shook me in frustration, his temper fraying.“I’m really frustrated with you, I…” Gray’s eyes were trembling as he looked at me, and I could feel my own eyes welling up. I wanted to make him happy, but why? “Anastasia, I really love you. I don’t get why you’d do this to me. Do you really love me?”“You do?” I asked, stunned. Did he actually care about me? Was this what love was supposed to be?“Hey, I’d love to bring you home with me, if you’re up for it,” he said softly. I knew Gray well and knew what to expect from him. Frederick, on the other hand, was new, thrilling, and cautious. He seemed relaxed and secure, while Gray exuded power and assertiveness. “You mean everything to me, Anastasia, and I’ve been going absolutely bonkers without you.”“Gray—” I shook my head. His mood could switch in an instant, and his emotional grip was powerful. I felt trapped in his manipulation, unsure of where
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