Lingering Gaze

Valerie wasn't sure if Declan's words carried a deeper meaning or if they were casually spoken.

His eyes at this moment were cold and sharp, like a razor, dissecting all her thoughts, leaving nothing hidden.

"It's... too late," her voice softened under his piercing gaze, "I want to go back home now."

Declan responded, "Is there a difference between going home early or late when you're alone in you