Ashes of Deception

"Declan." Naomi shrank back behind Declan, clinging to him like he was her only lifeline. "Save me, Declan!"

"Tessa, even if you want to vent, two punches should be enough for Naomi!" Declan gritted out, forcing himself to speak through the pain in his chest.

Tessa's eyes were full of sarcasm. "Enough? So many lives were lost, and my brother has been missing for five years. No one even knows if he