Bloody Defiance

With that thought, Audrey lowered her gaze, staring at her fingers in silence.

She hadn't thought about what to do next, nor how today's mess would end.

Declan was still curious about Audrey's calm demeanor. Audrey let out a soft laugh and turned to him, whispering, "It might look like I'm calm, but honestly, I'm out of ideas."

'What else can I do?' Audrey thought to herself. 'At this point, I can