A Picture of Deception

He added, "There's no need to draw everyone into your protection circle. They have their own judgment and agency too."

He hugged her even tighter. Only with her in his arms did his heart finally begin to settle. In front of Sienna, all his usual confidence and master plans fell apart.

Like a skyscraper, one touch and it all collapsed.

Her sudden trip to Vesper had terrified Lachlan. He was afraid