A Defiant Exposure

A sharp pang of sadness pierced Serena's chest, leaving a hollow ache in its wake. Declan’s unyielding demand hung heavy in the stale, alcohol-tinged air of the VIP room. He didn't spare a single glance to ask if she was hurt. He didn't care about the blood smeared across her collarbone or the broken lock on the door. He just wanted her bare, laid out under the dim lights for his harsh, unforgivin