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Gray by Measha Stone
4.0
Gray was a short, quick read by Measha Stone.
Sylvia Sybil is a violinist. Dorian sees her when he attends a charity event in London, where Sylvia is playing the second violin.
Sylvia’s mother wants her to marry James Weatherby, her thinking is that as a 25 year old woman, Sylvia should be married by now. Not just married, but to someone with means, so that she may be cared for in her old age. Sylvia’s mom sees James Weatherby as her meal ticket. He is successful and has the right number of pounds in his bank account to be an attractive son-in-law. Sylvia does not share her mother’s sentiments.
“Does James have an interest in my Sylvia? If he does, it only makes my conquest all the sweeter.”
When it comes to Dorian, I couldn’t get the image of a hungry wolf hunting his prey. Although “the hunt” ends up being a kidnapping, as Dorian has Sylvia drugged and takes her to his home. Dorian knows what he wants and one can tell he’s a powerful man who gets what he wants. There is a cat and mouse play between Dorian and Sybil, even though you know the outcome will be inevitable.
“I take a step back from her, a small show of defeat, even if it is in pretence only.”
“When he meets her it is all the sweeter because she denies him.”
“I won’t back down. I will not show this man fear. He seems to feed on it. . . I can’t avoid looking into his eyes. Power. Control. He reeks of it.”
Although Dorian is fierce and strong, he is gentle with Sylvia. He has complete possession of her with no force or demand. Although Sylvia should be shouting for her release, her pleas are weak, unconvincing whispers. Dorian says he can’t let her go, he doesn’t want to and promises that she won’t want him to either.
Sylvia Sybil is a violinist. Dorian sees her when he attends a charity event in London, where Sylvia is playing the second violin.
Sylvia’s mother wants her to marry James Weatherby, her thinking is that as a 25 year old woman, Sylvia should be married by now. Not just married, but to someone with means, so that she may be cared for in her old age. Sylvia’s mom sees James Weatherby as her meal ticket. He is successful and has the right number of pounds in his bank account to be an attractive son-in-law. Sylvia does not share her mother’s sentiments.
“Does James have an interest in my Sylvia? If he does, it only makes my conquest all the sweeter.”
When it comes to Dorian, I couldn’t get the image of a hungry wolf hunting his prey. Although “the hunt” ends up being a kidnapping, as Dorian has Sylvia drugged and takes her to his home. Dorian knows what he wants and one can tell he’s a powerful man who gets what he wants. There is a cat and mouse play between Dorian and Sybil, even though you know the outcome will be inevitable.
“I take a step back from her, a small show of defeat, even if it is in pretence only.”
“When he meets her it is all the sweeter because she denies him.”
“I won’t back down. I will not show this man fear. He seems to feed on it. . . I can’t avoid looking into his eyes. Power. Control. He reeks of it.”
Although Dorian is fierce and strong, he is gentle with Sylvia. He has complete possession of her with no force or demand. Although Sylvia should be shouting for her release, her pleas are weak, unconvincing whispers. Dorian says he can’t let her go, he doesn’t want to and promises that she won’t want him to either.