Chapter 81

Clara froze for a split second, instinctively defending herself. "It wasn't me. Vanessa was just—"

"I don't care who it was. Go apologize to Nessa. Now." Declan's tone brooked no argument.

Her elbow still throbbed where he'd gripped her too hard, but she dug in her heels, refusing to budge. No matter how hard he tugged, she stood her ground.

"I told you, it wasn't me. Why should I apologize?" she