Drawing the Line

My sharp words made Declan go quiet on the other end.

After a moment, he finally spoke, his voice raspy. "I'm sorry. I'll keep a closer eye on her from now on. I should've done a better job raising her."

Blair played favorites. She only acted cute with people she thought she could take advantage of.

I'd never seen her get snarky with anyone else. She just figured I was easy to bully, and that she