REED’S POV
It has been two hours and Liana was still clinging to me.
Her warmth, the lightness of her touch, the way she practically bounced on her feet—it was a stark contrast to the crushing weight in my chest. She had no idea what was coming, no idea that the very foundation of her life was about to shift beneath her feet.
But she deserved to know.
I inhaled deeply, keeping my grip firm on her as I leaned down slightly. “Come on, we need to go downstairs.”
She pulled back, her bright eyes narrowing slightly. “Why?”
I hesitated, searching for the right words. “There’s something important we need to talk about.”
Confusion flickered across her face, but it was quickly replaced with curiosity. “Like what?”
I sighed. “It’s a family discussion. Everyone needs to be there.”
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