Chapter 69

CHAPTER 69

DECLAN’S POV

“Are you liking the food?” I asked Kendall nervously, he wasn’t used to much, the number of burnt dishes in the kitchen further proved that fact.

There was a pin drop silence in the whole dining room as the chefs and servant watched from the corners with anxiety. When Kendall nodded, the chill in the atmosphere dissipated and as if granted amnesty, everyone let out a deep breath.

I ordered the servants to leave as we ate in silence. I knew Kendall was still upset with me and I don’t really like it but there’s no talking about that now. I put some more food into her plate watching the candlelight reflecting in Kendall’s eyes. It was a rare moment of peace and serenity when we heard a loud bang and scream.

We immediately stopped what we were doing and ran outside the house. Outside, there was a piercing scream, filled with terror that shattered the night.

Instincts honed over countless moons surged within us and we ran to the source of the sound, and saw, borderi