It was some time after Phylicia stormed off that Kimberly Grey came over to the area that Declan was using to relax.
“Mind if I join you?” she asked seductively.
“Suit yourself,” Declan said absentmindedly. He was lost in his own thoughts. Murdock’s words of warning were running through his consciousness and refused to stop. He thought he had figured a way out for himself. To hell with everyone else. What have all these people done for me? There are none that I would classify as friends, and none think of me as a friend. I know that situation could change, and I had decided to include any would-be friends in my deal with Phylicia. The rest can fend for themselves.
Kimberly had come over and sat close to him on the ground. After sitting with her legs under her and leaning on her hand, sh
