Chapter 71
Sage didn't know how long she cried…maybe a minute, or ten especially after he asked her that.
Time had become meaningless.
The only thing she knew was that she was tired. So unbelievably tired, tired of pretending she wasn't afraid, pretending that she wasn't lonely, tired of carrying a burden that had never belonged to her in the first place.
Her sobs gradually softened until all that remained were uneven breaths and the occasional shudder that still ran through her body.
"I'm sorry," she whispered hoarsely, pulling away just enough to wipe at her wet cheeks with the sleeve of her hoodie. "I didn't mean to..."
Declan reached into his pocket, unfolded a neatly pressed handkerchief and handed it to her.
Declan studied her for several quiet moments before asking the questi
