Chapter 254

The instant her finger brushed the wetness, shock flickered in Clara's eyes. "What are you doing?"

Even knowing she had once been that little girl, this went too far. It was frightening.

She tried to pull her hand back, but Declan didn't move. He kept sucking at the cut.

After a moment he released her, yet still held on. He pulled her to the sink, turned on the tap, and rinsed the wound.

When he f