All Eyes on Her

"I'm scared, Declan." Valerie was trembling in fear, looking like a scared kitten. She curled up in Declan's embrace as she mumbled, "Snakes are scary. I'm afraid of snakes."

Stella looked at her speechlessly. We're standing on a big path here. No snakes will take up residence in a place without grass. Only Declan will believe something that stupid, but what do I care? It's their relationship and