CHAPTER 059

AUDREY'S POV

Was he actually asking me that?

"Because I didn't want what happened at the café to happen, but it happened anyway," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper, filled with frustration and self-blame.

"You didn’t have to lie, Audie. You can always tell me everything. We’re friends and I'm here to help out?" Declan’s voice was softer now, almost pleading, reminding me of the trust we b