CHAPTER 386

Declan took a half step forward, his lips parting as if to call out to Serena, but Valerie’s grip on his shoulder tightened, stopping him in his tracks.

Leaning in, she whispered just loud enough for him to hear, her voice soft, coaxing. “No, Declan. Don’t. Give her time to calm down.”

His jaw clenched, frustration flashing across his face as his conflicted gaze darted between Serena and Valerie.