Chapter 30

Declan

The car pulls up to The Ritz. The doorman is already approaching.

This is where I should let her go. Wish her goodnight. Maintain professional distance.

Instead, I hear myself say, "I'll walk you up."

Her eyes widen. "You don't have to…”

"I know." I open the door before she can argue. Before I can change my mind.

The lobby is quiet at this hour. Just the night staff, a few guests coming and