Unspoken Truths

If Clara ever let that secret slip, Declan knew he'd be in real trouble.

Declan cleared his throat and finally spoke up. "Well, I'm just glad to see you're okay now, Uncle Kaelen. Then I'll head out. I've got other stuff to take care of."

He stood up decisively and started walking toward the door.

But Kaelen suddenly called out, "Wait a second."

Declan stopped in his tracks. When he glanced back o