Liam’s POV
No one seems to want to speak, so, I straighten my shoulders and step forward, intending on just saying a few words, but as soon as I have the microphone in my hands the floodgates buckle.
“Good evening, everyone. Thank you for being here tonight.” Every single person is frozen silent, except my mother, who's mind-linking me with all sorts of threats I don’t actually believe. “I know that you’ve probably heard the news, and I’m sure you’re confused, so please allow me to clarify.” Royce steps forward and tries to take the microphone from me, but a stiff shove lets him know that I’m not walking away.
I go through the story of how Cheyenne and I connected, internally smiling when I mention finding her sitting in ‘my spot.’
“At the time, she was just a girl that I thought neede
