Unexpected Encounter

Declan snapped at me, but I could tell he was genuinely worried something might happen to me. Right then, some of the grudge I held against him faded away.

I kept my voice gentle as I chatted with Declan for a bit longer, then hung up.

Tristan stood by, watching me, his clear eyes shadowed with a touch of sadness.

Holding my phone, I glanced at him. Tristan asked, "Your ex-husband still cares abou