CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: SLOANE "Why won't you give her a breathing space?" Declan's voice was sharp, cutting through the tension in the room like a blade. Rika was already on his feet before I could blink, standing right in front of Declan. They were almost the same height, but Rika had this dangerous edge to him that made the air feel thick. "I should be asking you the same damn question," Rika said, his voice low and deadly. "What the f**k are you doing in Ghost Ash town, Declan? Last I checked, Riley was the one who lived here." Declan's face went red as he spoke. "Don't you dare mention my sister's name, you fucker. You messed her up. You broke her and now you are acting as if everything is alright.." Rika laughed, but it wasn't a happy sound. It was dark and bitter. "Are you sure

