Heart Laid Bare

Declan's gaze darted between Valerie and Duncan.

Valerie tried to put on her most earnest expression despite her fraught nerves.

After what seemed like an eternity, Declan nodded. “I'll follow you.”

The two of them sighed in relief.

Once Declan and Duncan were out of sight, Valerie had Colton carried into a nearby cave so she could begin treating him; some people were stationed at the entrance to