THE three Grimaldi men stood up almost in unison the moment Astrid finished speaking. Their identical expressions and synchronized movements were almost comical. If the situation weren't so serious, he might have let out a small chuckle.
When the initial shock faded, the first one to show reaction was, of course, Casey. "You've got to be kidding me," he said, his tone a mix of disbelief and anger. "That crazy bastard is...? No! Absolutely not! I don't care what his feelings are, he's no good for you! He's volatile and violent, not to mention, crazy! He's like a ticking time bomb just waiting to explode. You deserve someone who will treat you with respect and care, not someone who brings chaos wherever they go!"
"Cassius, calm down first," Thomas said, once again trying to be the voice of reason. And once again, failing. Because he kind of said those words through gritted teeth.
