The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

As they were talking, Lydia’s phone buzzed.

Her expression shifted immediately.

She held up her phone towards Hannah.

“I need to take this.

I’ll step outside.

”

No sooner had Lydia left than Hannah began to dab at a wine stain on the back of her hand.

Suddenly, a sleazy hand clamped onto her shoulder.

“Hey gorgeous, find yourself alone? Mind if we join you?”

When Declan and Sadie stepped into Crimson Bar, Eliana and her small circle of friends had already settled into a booth for some time.

“Eliana, I’ve missed you like crazy!”

In a theatrical display, Sadie wrapped her arms around Eliana, clinging to her and putting on a cutesy act.

head, Eliana said softly, “Why do you still

her, adding meaningfully, “Yet,

”

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to attention, Sadie elaborated, “Are you kidding? My brother’s

coming back, he

booth erupted in whoops and hollers, and Eliana

had occupied Declan’s thoughts day and night was now seated before him, locking eyes

peculiar unease gnawed at his

as he was about to speak, one of his friends

isn’t that your

around, Declan’s eyes met Hannah, radiant in her cascading wavy hair, captivating makeup, and

distance,

an overweight, overdressed man and a troupe of sleazy youths, all clearly

The notorious

with

“Maybe she’s into it.

that and comes to

thought Declan’s wife