Page 19 of Wicked Ruin

You missed my going away party

Declan

I leave in the morning

Declan

Just landed in Boston

Declan

Cavin says you’re fine.

Declan

temporary flat…

Three months later…

I miss you, too

It’s the last treatment today

Declan

YES. We need to celebrate!

Oh, I fully plan on it. Thought you were still in America?

Declan

I’ll be home for a quick visit at the weekend. Me and the lads will take you and Erin out to dinner

Erin and Cavin are in England on holiday

Declan

I’ll bring Bronwyn, then. You have to celebrate

Need a chaperone at your age?

Declan

Watch it

Yes, sir

I miss my parents. They weren’t good parents but they were still mine

Declan

I know, love, and I’m sorry

I stare at the word love for way, way too long.

I know exile for their betrayal is a mercy. Cavin explained

Declan