Unspoken Truths

Declan had that unmistakable boss energy. He didn't need to speak loudly—everyone could sense his determination to stand by me. The vibe in the room flipped in an instant, and people started coming over to toast me, tossing out lines like "young and talented" and "we believe in you."

I handled all the small talk with ease, but inside, my emotions were all over the place. Declan's promise to make t