A Beautiful Mess

"Something's off. You're breaking my heart here. Please, no more stabbing," Declan said, his tone half-serious, half-teasing.

"I didn't even..." she mumbled, feeling genuinely wronged.

What had just happened had really shaken her, and now being scolded by him only made her feel worse.

"Elise, can't you tell I'm trying to chase after you? Don't pick fights over nothing," Declan said, his words land