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the quiet of my thoughts as I re-entered the

most essential tool. "Just getting some fresh air, darling. My head was spinning a little with all the memori

poker face was inherited from a man who could charm the truth out of anyone, and hide his own w

waist. "You worried me, my love. You know how dangerous it is for a woman to wander alone, especially tonight." H

uch vows while his heart, or what passed for it, belonged to another. To my sister. He was

ghter. "The thought of losing you... I would fall apart." He buried his fa

surge of cold fury. This man, who was destroying my life, was pretendin

if hypothetically, I were ever to... disappear,

t such things." His grip on my arm was tight, bruising. "Betrayal is the ultimate sin. Loyalty is everything." He looked

know my family's code. Loyalty is sacred. And I, Corinna C

ed the truth I had just discovered. He swore on his family's hon

I patted his hand, forcing myself to relax into his to

e are destined for greatness together. No one can ever come between us." His eyes held a possessive glint. "If anyone ever tried to take you from me, I swear, I would make t

r, he thought he was. He had no idea the woman he was holding was already gone. My heart, once

"Graham, darling, I really do need a few minutes of qu

he screen, and his confident expression faltered, replaced by a flicker

the caller ID before he quickly angled the screen

he needed to handle. His eyes, now full of feigned regret, met min

t, understanding. "Family always comes firs

rehead. "I'll be back as soon as I can. Wait

ed out of the room, his security detail falling into step behind him. I watched his retreating b

ut to the service entrance. My plan was set. And my prey, ob