Chapter 81

“You need to eat more, Sister.”

Grace made a strangled sound.

“I’m serious,” Jason said.

She was too light in his arms. And while most men would’ve probably found that satisfying, for him, it just reinforced her

frailty.

How easily she could be hurt or taken from him.

That fall… it could’ve killed her.

The night he met her… those men could have killed her.

That asshole at his country club could have drowned her.

The electric bike could’ve run her down.

And… he shuddered… just how many times did she face death while in prison?!?

Her face pressed against him and she nestled closer as if seeking his warmth.

“I can’t remember the last time someone carried me. In my memory, when I was a child, Mom was the only one who ever did this for me.” Her voice was wistful. “My memories of those times are too vague.”

He made a soothing sound.

“Jay, you’re so nice,” she murmured.

She could all but feel him smiling. When she glanced up, his mouth remained in a straight line, but his eyes glowed mischievously. “Are you going to say that I’m a nice person again, sister?” he asked.

“Yes. I want to say that you’re a good brother. I’m very lucky to have a brother like you,” she replied.

shook his head.

carried Grace to the entrance of the hospital and Lina’s

them had gotten into the car, Lina launched

into a tirade.

me, Grace, because this shit

gone on long enough!”

a second to draw a breath, Linarelayed the events that had transpired

heard the rough account of the incident from Terrence, his expression darkened

Not only did

the store attendant kick us out, but

Grace! Can you believe

injured. She could’ve died. This

fall. That bitch tripped her

it go,” Grace

part of

at an intersection and Jason threw out his arm to halt Grace’s forward momentum.

Seeing as how Lina was driving aggressively, no doubt a reflection of her mood, Jason slung his arm around Grace’s shoulder to cushion her back and better hold her against

is a Stevens…”

that mean?”

the worst! Acting like she’s so entitled and as if everyone else is dirt beneath her feet.” Lina slapped the steering wheel.

injured!”

fine, Lina,”

is broken! You have bruises all over.” She eyed Jason

the rearview mirror. “Is

Lina gnashed her teeth with hatred. “Zoe relies

act so

Family…” Jason mumbled softly with a hint of mockery in his tone. “So what if she’s from the Stevens Family?”

complain about them, and they are a bunch of elitist assholes, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re one of the ruling families in

family?” Jason

lot of things,” Grace said

do you think would win?” She shook her head and hit the brakes hard at a yellow light. If not for her injured passenger, she probably

brought in the Reed Family. The Atkinson Family.” Her dark eyes drifted to his. “I was an attorney, Jay, and I swear I

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