Staking His Claim

Time seemed to stand still. It wasn't exactly a mess, but things were definitely awkward, especially now that Declan knew Roman and I had been talking in private.

"Mr. Ashford, Mrs. Ashford, haven't you started eating yet?" Roman's eyes brushed over my face before he turned to Declan with a smile.

"We're just about to have dinner upstairs. Want to join us?" Declan asked politely.

Roman's smile sud