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“Why did you bring me here?” Katrina asked when the car stopped. She stared at the house in front and it was unfamiliar. She turned back to Collin for explanation.
“It’s my place. It’s big enough for two people to live” he said and Katrina tilt her head, not sure what he meant.
Collin leaned a bit close, his hand gripping the wheel. “You don’t have to live in the Holloway mansion if it makes you uncomfortable. You would be more safe here” he told her.
Katrina blinked, surprised at his act of generous. But she shook her head gently. “Thanks. But I can’t” she replied.
Disappointment invaded Collin’s face at her response. He moved a bit close again, looking into her eyes. “Why? Are you afraid of him?” he asked.
She shook her head, looking away for a second not
