A Dangerous Gambit

Valerie Vance glanced around nervously, hesitating, not sure how to answer him.

Her demeanor did not escape Declan Thorne's notice, and he could tell she was feeling guilty.

He pressed on, asking again, "What exactly happened?"

He had sensed that something was off with her lately.

Not only had she been disappearing frequently, but she also seemed to be surrounded by mysterious people. In addition,