Chapter 224

Everything he said replayed in my mind, one thought after another,

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Why me? What was it about me that made him feel this way? My life was already a wreck–I couldn’t afford to make it any worse.

I took a step back, shaking my head in denial,

Grayson’s eyes suddenly widened, as if he had spotted something behind me. I instinctively started to turn around, but before I could, he lunged forward, wrapping his arms around me and twisting us to the

side.

Shock froze me in place.

It took a few seconds to process what had just happened–I had nearly been hit by a car. Grayson had pulled me out of the way just in time.

at me with concern or checking

couldn’t be right… Was I imagining

“Are you okay?”

his eyes, and

made me uneasy.

we were, I quickly pushed him away and

fine. Thanks,” I muttered, tucking a loose strand

came to this pack for you. All

lifted my gaze to meet

say you’re not pressuring me,” I countered, “but you made it a condition to save my brother.”

course, it’s my condition. If I didn’t set terms, would you ever consider being with me? You’ve spent

as I ran a hand through my

nod, then abruptly turned on

A wave of panic hit me–what if he refused to help my brother after this?

and glanced back at

my answer,” he said simply. “It’s your life. I won’t force you.”

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