The Peace Offering

She froze when she opened the door and saw Declan standing there. He looked different—remorseful, hesitant, and so unlike the confident man she knew. His bruised hand was wrapped in a cloth, and in his other hand, he held a bottle of wine and two glasses.

She had no idea she could get more angry– but she was. Before he could utter a word, she slammed the door in his face and stalked back to her be