CHAPTER 237

Declan's fists were balled up at his sides, and he could feel the tension coursing through him as he observed Serena. His breaths became more laboured, yet he stayed rooted in place, not daring to move closer. His dark eyes tracked her every action, a blend of excitement and doubt reflected in them.

Serena lifted the glass of water to her mouth, but just before she could drink, she paused. Her gri