My body tensed as Miles gripped my shoulders tightly, giving me no chance to escape.

This feeling of being controlled by someone else—it was unpleasant. I didn't like it.

I frowned. "Miles…"

Before I could say more, he interrupted me.

"Elaine, Logan is my brother, so I can't speak ill of him. But he's an exception. You can't give up your principles because of him."

His grip was firm, and I could feel his tension. ...