Unexpected Domesticity

"What..."

Valerie wanted to say something, but when she saw the blood coming from the bandage on Declan's wrist, her face suddenly changed. "Your hand..."

Declan looked at his bleeding palm and gazed at her with his brown eyes. "Will you be worried, too, Valerie?"

Valerie pressed her lips and turned away without saying anything.

Declan suddenly squeezed her hand hard, forcing her to look at him.