A Slap of Karma

“Not true? You’re no longer a pilot, and now you have such a stain on your reputation—how could you possibly deserve my son?” Beatrice snarled, her earlier approval evaporated. “Declan, I won’t let you be with this woman!”

“Mom!” Declan flushed with embarrassment; her outburst, especially in front of Sloane, made his head throb.

Valerie’s eyes flashed. “Mrs. Prescott, Declan and I love each other.