~Serena~

“What are you talking about?” Declan’s eyebrows knitted together, genuine confusion coating his face.

This oblivious facade he was putting in front of me was so excellent, I would believe him if I didn’t know the truth.

“Take over Embercrest?” he continued to act innocent of my accusations. “And Serena, I married you because…” he paused, catching himself before he admitted why he really married me. “Because…”

I arched an eyebrow, daring him to finish that ...