The Velvet Trap

"Trick." The word felt like a knife plunged deep into Declan's heart.

He stared at her, his face full of disbelief.

A look of defeat flashed in Declan's eyes. "So that's really how you see me."

Audrey realized she'd put her foot in her mouth and tried to explain herself, but when she opened her mouth, the words just wouldn't come.

They stared at each other, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the