Venomous Intent

Clara and Lila were like night and day. If Declan wanted Clara to beg, he'd squeeze someone she cared about. But Lila? She'd crumple at the first sign of pressure, all dignity out the window. Compared to Clara, she just wasn't in the same league.

"Declan, please," Lila choked out, tears welling in her eyes as she looked up at him. "I know I messed up. Don't shut me out."

Seeing her fragile state,