Bitter Awakening

The accusation hit like a slap. I shot up from the bed, fury burning through me. The hypocrisy! I clutched the blanket tighter, but it kept slipping, leaving my skin exposed under his gaze. His eyes darkened as we stared each other down, neither of us backing away.

"Me?" My voice shook. "You're questioning my loyalty? What about you, Declan? Are you cheating?"

For a second, he just looked at me, b