The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

She didn’t outright reject Avalynn’s grasp, instead allowing her to guide her to a secluded spot.

They reached a tree, where Grace halted and bluntly asked, “Avalynn, what do you want to say? Say it quickly.

”

Her tone was icy, but Avalynn still smiled at her, saying, “You know how I am, Grace.

A bit overbearing, sure.

Plus, I’m your cousin’s girlfriend.

I don’t want any bad blood between us.

You get me? I’d like us to be friends.

” Avalynn feigned sincerity, admitting, “I know I’ve been wrong before.

I’m ready to say sorry and hope you can let it go.

”

this

crossed Avalynn’s face, yet she reached out again, insisting, “You’re a

days back? Has the master you know

was up to no

recalling Hannah’s advice, produced a piece of paper, saying simply,

”

paper eagerly, scanning the

sensing her grad school dreams

and noticed a crafty

she concealed it and allowed

“Fantastic ” Avalynn exclaimed.

tucked the paper away with a

I won’t

”

gave Avalynn

stick

”

but kept

thing, you were

ease off, no