Deceptive Slumber

Clara pulled her hand away, her gaze sharpening from confusion and vulnerability to determination. "No, I won't run away. Why should I run? I can continue on my set path, having nothing more to do with Declan, and I won't let him hurt me again."

"Clara, don't be naive," Dorian said, trying to be rational. "If you stay here, even if you want to cut ties with Declan, even if you can actually do that