Uninvited Guest

Clara desperately tried to yank her aching hand free, her skin burning under the bruising pressure of his grip. Declan was too strong. He was unrelenting. He dragged her through the towering mahogany doors, pulling her directly into the expansive, empty living room of Cypress Villa. It was the weekend, meaning the housekeeper had the day off. The massive house was dead quiet, save for the sound of