Page 54 of Wicked Ruin

That’s it? Grand? We hardly spoke at the party

It was a big night. Lots going on. She's beautiful, by the way. Your fiancée. I mean that she really is.

The dots appear, then stop, then appear again.

Declan

Have you eaten today?

Yes obviously I've eaten. I'm not 11.

Declan

What did you eat?

Normal breakfast things.

Declan

Bridget.

I had toast, okay?

Declan

How much toast?

An appropriate amount of toast, Declan. Two slices with butter and everything.

But he knows I only eat toast when I'm feeling sick. I'm usually an egg or yogurt kind of girl.

Declan

Erin says you went home early on Sunday.

I was tired.

Declan

More tired than usual?

I work, Declan. Adults get tired from working.

Declan

Have you called your doctor?

I set my phone face down on the cushion, then pick it back up because I feel a little bit like fighting with him.

I don't need to call the doctor and you can’t tell me what to do anymore

Declan

That's not what I asked.

I'm fine.

Declan