Unwanted Atonement

"Bad karma is still karma, and bitter fruit is still fruit," I replied with a mocking smile.

Declan lowered his head and let out a genuine laugh, like I'd actually amused him. That open, honest smile was something I'd never seen from him before.

'This bastard... is he trying to reel me in again?' I thought.

Declan pressed his long fingers to his lips, giving me a playful look. "Serena, you really