Chapter 653

Declan pulled her back into his arms, his breath lingering around her, his voice low and gentle. "I know, but I just can't stand the thought of being apart from you."

Serena fell silent for a moment.

"It took so much for you to finally agree to stay, and I don't want to waste even a single second," Declan said softly.

Serena lowered her gaze, her long lashes quivering. She reached for his hand