Strand of Truth

Valerie pressed down on her Bluetooth headset with one hand and said calmly to Tobias on the other end of the line, "I'm sorry. About becoming part of the Cross family..."

Before she could finish her words, Declan hung up the phone.

Valerie turned to look at him, and he looked back at her calmly as well.

"There's no turning back once something is said. Valerie, I understand your grievances and ang