Bound by Understanding

"You hardly ever talk to me about this. I know it's something that still hurts you," Declan said.

It was Declan who said this.

Audrey forced a smile, but it faded before it could fully form. "Back then, I told myself that if anyone ever gave me the same warmth my parents did, I'd treat them well without a second thought.

"I haven't met anyone like that, but I know your adoptive mom's actually been