Creating Distance

Audrey had seen Declan's sudden mood swing coming from a mile away.

She looked at the man who was clearly agitated, made a calming gesture, and got up to walk over to him.

Audrey gently patted his arm, then playfully swung his hand in hers.

Seeing Audrey act all sweet and adorable, Declan knew she must have thought this through for a long time.

That was why she was putting on such a firm, non-nego