79.79.Chapter 79

Declan froze. Those sharp words from Elena's lips were unexpected. He glanced at her belly before he swallowed whatever retort he might have had.

That evening, he finally turned his attention to Colton. The boy's room was dim, illuminated only by a small stuffed-animal nightlight on the bedside table.

Declan approached the bed and noticed the quilt pulled tightly over Colton's head. When he tried