Nowhere to Run

Arthur’s shallow, raspy breathing filled the stifling air of the massive sickroom. His sunken eyes slid shut, exhausted by the sheer force of his decree. He waved a frail, dismissive hand, the loose skin sagging around his bones. “Go ahead. Both of you. I need some sleep.”

Declan’s predatory grin never wavered. He stepped closer to Clara, his imposing frame blocking out the light from the tall wi