Chapter 106

Grace froze, reeling a cold prickle crawl down her neck. Had she heard Simon right? But then he stepped closer, his voice dropping to a low, menacing murmur meant only for her. "You're not leaving. If you try, I'll make your life a living hell. Even Ethan won't be able to save you." His eyes were pure ice. Grace knew anyone connected to Ethan wasn't someone to mess with. She stiffened, her mouth filling with the bitter taste of bile. "Simon, you need to leave," Ethan cut in mercifully. Simon leaned in, his words a quiet hiss against her ear. "Stay. If I find out you run, I swear those legs won't hold you up the next time I see you." Damn! He was a full-blown psycho! Grace wanted to cuss him out and flip him off, but instinct kept her still. Instead, she forced a brittle smile and scrambled toward Ethan. "Mr. Henderson, please, let me stay and help. I'm great at waiting on people!" Pride wasn't worth dying over. Simon seemed pleased with her quick submission and gave a wave. "Et