Not Worth It

"I'll go now," she said in a low voice.

Declan didn't speak, his hand, which she had pushed away, frozen in the air. He looked at her with complex emotions.

Valerie kept her eyes lowered, avoiding his gaze.

She dared not look, as this version of Declan made her uncomfortable and susceptible to his charms.

She turned and pushed open the car door.

Declan watched her, and his hand moved slightly, but