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Nathan finally controlled his laughter, wiping the corner of his eye before locking his gaze directly on Gray.

“You actually amaze me,” he said, voice dropping to a dark, steady tone. “What kind of man wants to keep a woman locked only in his own space? Or—”

He leaned forward slightly, eyes narrowing.

“—are you scared your nemesis will finally catch up to you?”

His fist clenched on the desk.

“Do you think the world will take her away from you the same way ...