Chapter 73

Aside from Clara, had there been other women in Declan's life too?

Declan's tall frame stilled. That instinctive wariness of his took over, stopping him mid-motion. His eyes darkened, though his voice remained even. "Your nickname. Did you forget it?"

"Ah?" Vanessa hesitated. Panic flickered in her eyes, before she forced herself to stay composed. "Of course not. It's just... Well, it's been so lo