Chapter 72 Declan made the decision the morning after his talk with Sage, and he delivered it with the same calm finality he used when assigning club runs. “You’re staying in the mansion today to observe your punishment, Cole. No bikes, no workshop, computers or clubbing. No smoking. Nowhere.” Cole stared at him like the man had just cancelled Christmas and the internet in the same breath. “You’re turning suspension into a full-time prison sentence Prez! At this rate I’m going to forget what sunlight feels like and start naming the dust bunnies.” “You’re staying,” Declan repeated, already shrugging into his cut. “Sage is home so be useful for once with your robotic brain. I don’t want her rattling around this place alone while the rest of us are out. Be useful and be present. That’s

