~Declan~

It was pure torture to be in Serena’s presence.

This was a different person—tougher, stronger, more stunning, yet cold and distant. This stranger, clothed in my late wife’s skin, resonated with a dangerous and mysterious aura, sending chills down my spine. And trust me, it takes a lot to get the hairs on the back of my neck to rise.

Her tone was all business. She was far from excited about reuniting with a friend she hadn’t seen in a long time.

I considered not telling Jared ...