Whispers of the lie
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As they spend more time together, Emery begins to see glimpses of the old Grayson, the boy who once understood her better than anyone else.
And with each passing moment, the pull between them grows stronger.
But the truth that Grayson is hiding is darker than she could ever imagine, and the closer she gets to uncovering it, the more dangerous their friendship becomes.
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In Whispers of the Lie, the story continues as Grayson struggles to protect the truth that could destroy everything, while Emery seeks the answers she feels are just out of reach.
Can their friendship survive the weight of Grayson's secret or will the truth finally tear them apart?
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