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Book 2: Ch. 3 - Tangled Bonds

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Michael POV

Nothing made sense anymore. My mind was spiraling, replaying every conversation, every look Amy had given me. A part of me started to wonder if she might be right.

But that was impossible. I've seen the proof of Niko's cruel and fucked up manipulations over the years.

The hatred I had for Niko Valencia wasn't something to be questioned. It was deeper than fear or illusions. It was in my blood, in my bones. I wasn't about to trust my family in his hands.

I flexed my fingers, ignoring the sting radiating up my arm. The skin over my knuckles was torn raw, blood dried and cracked. My hand wasn't just aching, it was fucked. It didn't matter though. The pain was grounding, a reminder that I was still in control.

But that carefully crafted control started slipping the second I stepped through the door.

"Oh no, Michael!" Viv's voice hit me first, then her hands, small but insistent, grabbing my wrist and pulling me toward the kitchen. She was still gorgeous with long brown hair, s
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