The words rang in Layana’s head, her heart thumped as so many questions swirled in her mind, was Cordelia ok? what happened? What pushed her to take such a step?
Her father had left swiftly but it took Layana a little longer to comprehend what was happening. She looked up at Declan worry clear in her eyes
“Relax she’ll be fine,” he said not bothered at all, although he didn’t like to see his angel look worried, cupping her face he kissed her forehead aware of the guards standing by the open door.
“I hope so, I need to go,” she said tugging away. He gave a curt nod watching her leave the room quickly yet gracefully, holding the skirt of her shimmering black dress. She had looked breath-taking tonight, and he wished he had got to spend a little more time with her and simply have been able
