The Truth Between Us
I swallow hard when it’s just the two of us. The silence feels heavy, and I catch myself sitting awkwardly on the edge of the bed. As Liam steps closer, my nerves spike, and I spring to my feet too quickly. “I’m sorry about earlier,” we both say at the same time. I blink at him, confused. What is he apologizing for? I take a step forward, closing the gap. “I’m serious, Liam. I shouldn’t have shouted at you like that… it made me sound—” I grimace, searching for the right word, but he suddenly chuckles. The sound softens everything in me, loosening the knot in my chest. His laugh always does that. “Don’t blame yourself, Sam. It was probably the alpha blood in you talking.” I roll my eyes but can’t help smiling. I tuck my hair behind my ear. “And you did the right thing.” My brows cr
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