KENDRICK’S POV"Your grandfather is waiting in the main hall," the chief butler said as I walked inside the towering doors of the Reyes mansion.It had been a while since I’d been in this part of the estate. Not because I didn’t want to, but because nothing here was actually worth it.My sudden movement to study abroad was definitely ordered by my grandfather.He used to be my favorite growing up, but over the years, the bond had strained. The only connection left was the helpless tie called blood.A smooth hand grazed my arm, pulling me back into the present moment as the warmth of her body filled me from behind.Her fingers curled around mine, fitting slowly between them, locking tightly.Only then did the tension lift a little."Becca, you know you don’t have to be here," I said, breaking the silence.She only offered a smile....one that told me clearly that the words I was saying were none of her business.Stubborn as ever."My family is messed up, Becca. Jessica is the only sane
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