It was unclear whether Declan had listened to him or not, but Brendan took Deirdre onto the ambulance.

As soon as they got in the vehicle, Deirdre released the fragment from her hand, revealing a long gash on her palm. Fortunately, it wasn't deep, but it still looked terrifying.

Brendan suppressed his anger and waited for Deirdre to completely deal with her wound and have it stitched up at the hospital before he coldly demanded, "Deirdre, explain."

He held onto her wrist tightly. "Aren't you