The Shattered Facade

What she said was, "Declan, have you forgotten? I'm your Bright Stars."

Now that Declan had stopped, Vanessa's dark eyes shone again.

She knew that the name "Bright Stars" would catch his attention—and she was right!

She approached him and pitifully blinked at him as she grabbed his sleeves with both hands. "Deccy, I knew you wouldn't abandon me after we've been together for years."

Vanessa leaned