Ashes of Deception

Declan spat out a mouthful of blood.

He thought, 'A pair of twins, a boy and a girl. It is such a blessing, but I have squandered it. She let me live to atone for my sins. I deserve this treatment. A ridiculous, pathetic, and hateful person like me does not deserve to be freed.'

"Clara, I promise you that I'll live an ignoble life. I won't commit suicide or torture myself. I'll listen to you and s