I shook off the eerie chill running down my spine and focused on the burning anger that surged through me. My gut instincts about Liam had been spot on; it all clicked into place. When Alex confessed the truth, a wave of realization washed over me—I had left Liam still chained to that chair. I hurried over, my heart racing as I unlocked his restraints. As my fingers brushed against him, a thrilling jolt surged through me. He gasped, his brown eyes meeting mine, brimming with a deep, adoring intensity.
“Thank you,” he said softly, his voice charged with emotion.
“You're welcome,” I replied, feeling the heat radiating between us. I took a small step back, needing space to breathe amidst the whirlwind of feelings.
“We need to head upstairs,” I announced, my mind racing as I planned our nex
