A Slap Across Declan's Face

Standing alone in the deep shadows of the island's treeline, Sienna listened to the silence on the line. The ocean breeze rustled the damp leaves above her, casting moving shadows across her face. A soft, breathless laugh slipped from her lips. The sound was sharp, cutting through the heavy static of the satellite connection. It was a laugh stripped of any warmth, dripping with unapologetic sarcas