Chapter 36 Failed Attempts

• Declan waited in the shadows of the courtyard, it was in the evening after dinner, and Aren was meant to come this way with Zephyr. Despite his mind being riddled with what had occurred earlier. He ran his fingers through his hair, something that he had done countless times throughout the day. He knew the reason behind her apparent change of heart. One thing Layana was not good at was she was not able to lie or hide her emotions and he knew as she spoke those words it hurt her just as much as it had hurt him. He could not stand her sister, and he would never forgive her for ruining things between them. He pulled himself out of his thoughts as he heard footsteps approaching and the sound of laughter.
• Raising an eyebrow as Aren and Zephyr came into view both holding glasses of wine.
• “Life isn't really so easily predicted though,” Aren chuckled making conversation, playing his part well.