I gazed doubtfully at him. Could he have deceived me, too?

It seemed that within Atlas's intricate web, I was the only one kept in the dark. I felt like a pawn expertly manipulated in this game, and I remained oblivious to the truth.

My intense scrutiny may have surprised Grayson, and his mouth twitched. "Chlo."

I smiled wryly. "Is there anything else I should know? The fact that he played me is, in fact, the best news I've heard yet."

"Chlo, do you suspect me of betraying you, too?" Grayson