Allie took a deep breath and met Liam’s intense gaze. “You’re not some beast, Liam. Why would I fear you?”
Liam’s lips curled into a knowing smile. “Good. You shouldn’t. But I did promise you dinner, and I’m not one to break my word. Let’s go. You’ve barely eaten today.”
Allie hesitated, her appetite absent after everything that had transpired, but Liam’s persistence left her little choice. She allowed herself to be coaxed into eating, though her thoughts were far from the meal.
The next morning, the campus buzzed with gossip. Whispers echoed through the hallways, carrying tales from the night before.
“Did you hear about Cher’s wedding?” someone said as Allie passed by. “She begged Nick for forgiveness, on her knees! Can you believe it?”
“I saw the video,” another chimed in. “It’s all
