The Savior's Lie

The moment she spotted Declan, Valerie rushed over and threw herself into his arms. “Are you mad at me for being too impulsive today?” she asked. “I swear, I didn't mean to single out Sloane. I was only thinking about safety. That's the only reason I acted the way I did!”

“I get it, I didn't handle it well. That's why it all went south. Honestly, if Sloane had just told me earlier that her parent