Calculated Restraint

Declan's POV.

I sat in the quiet stillness of my office, staring at the untouched coffee on my desk. It was unusual for me to feel so restless, but staying away from Vivienne had been necessary. I needed to slow things down, to think clearly. I had rushed into everything too fast, eager to be close to her, eager to help. She deserved better, and I couldn't afford to make a mistake, not when my fee