Chapter 21

Declan

Vera asked a question.

It was a very relevant question. An intelligent one, too, and it is my responsibility to provide her with an authentic response.

I lean back and put my finger to my lips then consider how much of the truth to reveal.

"Fifteen years ago, Pierce Langdon and his father my father and I. We were left with nothing."

I speak keeping my tone steady and calm. It happened so lo