Chapter 40

• Anastasia blinked prettily at the waiter, noting the nameplate on his shirt. "Frederic, can I borrow your cellphone? Please? And no more wine."
• Frederic hesitated, casting a wary glance at her before finally handing over his phone. "I'll be back for it in five minutes, and I'll be keeping this." He took the bottle of wine and walked away.
• Using Frederic's phone, Anastasia dialed Grey again. He picked up on the fifth ring, his "Hello" coming through as a shaky groan.