Calculated Courtship

"Honey, are you sure it's okay for me to be in this line?"

Declan was all dressed up, putting on airs as he leaned in to speak to the woman in front of him.

From his tone, one could tell they were pretty close, and the young woman looked absolutely enchanted, her eyes glued to him like he was the only person in the world.

"Declan, you don't have to worry about my dad finding out. Even if he does,