Declan

“I’m alright,” Henley said, swiping a hand over her face. “I’m just tired, is all. Take me home... please.”

“Henley....” I didn’t know what to say, but my heart went out to her. Henley had agreed to our arrangement. But seeing her like this, all I wanted to do was to pull her into my arms, tell her that I loved her, and kiss her senseless. But how could I give something that’s long gone? “I don’t want to lie to you—”

“And you ...