Harlow “I take it that Nesaea told you about Cadran and what he did to you?” Grace asks. I breathe deeply and nod. I might not remember what that man did to me, but just thinking about it makes me shudder. “Did Nesaea also explain your obsession with AJ?” “Yes.” I sigh. I’m nervous about what Grace might tell me. I’m also surprised she’s been so open and honest. What was I expecting? For her to deny all knowledge? Tell me to get lost? I don’t know what I was expecting, but my stomach is turning over. AJ strokes my back with his big hand in comfort. I look at him and smile. He’s always there when I need him, and I love him for it. “I came to see you,” I look at Grace as she speaks. “My grandfather had business with your grandfather, so I tagged along because I wanted to check on

