Unexpected Warmth

For the first time, Kendall barged into Declan's bedroom without care. She stood at the doorway, her eyes glistening with tears.

Declan was already displeased with her over the case of Roman. Before she could say anything, he mocked, "You came all the way here crying so I wouldn't send him away?"

Kendall didn't want to argue with him. "Grandma fell. I need to take a break to see her." She was only