Shutting Out the Storm

Declan was stunned by my question, and then he let out a sigh. "Serena, do I really need to spell it out for you? I swear, I'm more into you now than ever. You're like someone I've never met before. You're shining."

I let out a mocking laugh. "So you only start to see my shine now that I'm not yours anymore? What am I supposed to say to that?"

It was like I'd just called him out, and Declan gave a