Alpha Grayson - POV
“As you said, Jordan, I need to ask for Grace’s forgiveness. But I can’t afford to seem desperate. I have to be patient… she’s been through so much already.” My voice wavered as the weight of Grace’s past clawed at me. The memories of what she had endured—since childhood, no less—settled over me like a suffocating fog. I sighed deeply, the ache in my chest growing sharper.
“It looks like you haven’t slept in days. Why don’t you rest for a bit before you go after her?” Jordan’s words were gentle, but I couldn’t listen. How could I rest?
“There’s no rest for me, Jordan. I can’t wait any longer. I expected to hear from Jacob… he has Grace’s phone. I need to know where she is—exactly where. Every minute I waste, she’s out there, and I have to find her.” I spoke through c
