Desperate Yearning

Declan's heart sank to the pit of his stomach.

He pulled out a cigarette, his hand trembling so hard he could barely hold it steady.

He'd never felt so hopeless.

'Why didn't I treat her right when I had the chance?' he thought, his vision blurring.

Tears welled up in Clara's eyes, blurring her vision and everything around her.

He took a long drag and spoke, his voice low and raspy. "I'm sorry. I h