Chapter ONE
Grace
I glance at the watch on my nightstand. 2:17 a.m., its neon green numbers practically screaming at me in the dark room.
I have been in bed since 11 last night, but the dark circles under my eyes say otherwise. People have been asking how I have been.
Is it that obvious?
I whistle a four note tune softly, hoping she hears my tune and comes to my aid.
I wait for a response.
After a minute or so, I hear a sigh.
"Here, boy." It doesn't take him long to jump up on the bed. "I'm sorry I woke you up, Tanner."
His silhouette looks at me accusingly, as if what I've just said is nonsense.
"What?", I say after he keeps staring at me. He rests his head on my stomach and exhales softly.
I find myself relaxing, my breaths following his. I rub the base of his ears and he settles into bed.
"Oh I guess it's fine if you sleep in the bed tonight."
Maybe I do need some support right now.
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Silent Strangers
RomanceTobias and Grace never asked for the lives they were forced into-heirs to powerful families, bound by tradition and duty. For Tobias, love was never supposed to be part of the equation, but his heart betrayed him when he fell for Grace, the very wom...
