228.Chapter 228

"Alright," Declan responded, his tone gentle as he lifted a forkful of food toward Elena's lips. "Eat."

Elena instinctively recoiled, but Declan cut her off before she could speak. "El, you don't want to spend the whole afternoon stuck here with me, do you?"

Elena fell silent. Declan's tone made it clear he wasn't joking. If she refused, he would keep her here all day. He had time to spare, but sh