Brendan could be hurt by someone's revenge, but she would not allow this to happen to him.

If that was the case, she would feel that she played a role in his demise.

"Sterling… I'm sorry." Her head was humming for a long time, and she could only utter that when she was jolted back to reality.

"I've disappointed you."

Sterling shut his eyes and felt mixed feelings surging in his chest. "Forget it."

Deirdre raised her head.

Sterling said softly, "If you insist on returning to him, I have n