Chapter 220

Declan

We landed hours later, but the moment the doors opened, I was already moving. Gavin insisted on driving—said he’d get us there faster. I didn’t argue. Arguing required energy, logic, patience. I had none of those left.

His blue Mustang was waiting at the edge of the private runway, engine already running, headlights slicing through the heavy predawn dark. He looked calmer than I felt, but h