CHAPTER 66

Declan's demeanor remained as cold and unyielding as steel, his eyes piercing as they bore into Cedric for daring to interrupt the meeting. Cedric felt a chill snake down his spine under Declan's intense gaze.

"What is so urgent that it couldn't wait?" Declan's voice cut through the tension, sharp and commanding.

Stammering slightly, Cedric managed to explain,

"It's about Miss Mercer, sir... But