" How did you dare to say that to him ?" Tami asked from my side. The door had just slammed shut , Tayo walking out in a huff. I was seriously at risk of another hit from him. But I don't want to play into his fantasy , I don't want him thinking he got his Gracie back. Because I wasn't Gracie anymore. My stomach was literally in knots , my legs felt like they didn't belong to me. But I will not roll over and agree with him like an obedient pet. " I have no idea , honestly. A few months ago, I wouldn't have been able to do that. But I have a family now. I have a husband and two best friends and two men that are like protective big brothers to me. They'll be fighting, so I have to fight too, right ?" I looked at her. She looked so sad , she was trying to lie at me but it wasn't working. "