Beneath the Surface

"Mr. Vance." Nolan stood up and moved to stand in front of Stella. His gaze was calm as he stared at Declan.

Nolan was a young, lanky man. His fair face made him look rather meek and demure. Standing next to Declan, it was clear he looked much weaker. His presence was not nearly as powerful or dominant as Declan's.

Even so, his face was blank and calm, as if he had stepped out of a painting. Ther