I wrapped my arms around myself, shivering. “And option two?” “You stay here,” Greyson said. “At Grimstone Hall.” I stared at him. “Live here?” “We have ample room,” he said, waving a hand at the expansive house around us. “You will continue your employment. To the outside world, you are our live-in…housekeeper. It justifies your presence on the estate.” “And in private?” “In private,” Greyson said, his voice lowering, “we’ll train you. Nate will monitor your output. Raiden will teach you how to fight the panic. I’ll teach you how to control the energy.” “And Ace?” I asked, the name slipping out before I could stop it. Greyson’s jaw tightened, a flash of irritation cracking the ice for a fraction of a second. “Ace will ensure you do not die of boredom. I’m told he is good at that.”

