Chapter 98

Declan rubbed his fingers together, frowning. "She just panicked at that moment."

"Was it really panic, or was it premeditated? Haven't you already figured that out?"

Clara marveled at his refusal to face the truth. She held his gaze, calm and steady, until he finally exhaled and looked away. "Cla, I know she crossed the line. I'll make it up to you on her behalf—"

He hadn't even finished before t