Scars of a Survivor

Ashbourne Mansion—Declan's Study

Declan sat behind his mahogany desk with both hands clenched tight on the leather surface . His jaw was set, a fresh bruise blooming along his jawline where Lenora had landed that surprising punch . Jaxon stood across from him, tablet in hand, displaying surveillance footage and intelligence reports .

"The snipers are still in position," Jaxon reported quietly, swi