10

The carriage stopped on the mountain. Liam got down, looked at the house at the top and held out his hand for me to come down.

I was afraid. I hadn't seen my brothers in a while, and I was scared. Meanwhile, I accepted Liam's hand and went downstairs. I believed he would protect me.

Out of nowhere, his strong hands lifted me up in a bridal style. I gasped but did not protest.

As his arms wrapped around me, a surge of electricity shot through my body. His touch ignited a fire within me, sending a rush of warmth to my cheeks.

I could not help but blush, feeling both vulnerable and cherished in his powerful embrace.

His eyes locked with mine, and in that moment, the world around us faded away. It was just him and me, bound together by an unspoken connection that seemed to transcend time itself.

His words resonated in my heart, and I could not deny the comfort and security I found in his strong arms. "You are so tiny and weak. You will not be able to walk all that distance. I can carry yo