Liam’s POVThe moment our eyes meet, the world tilts. For a second, I forget how to breathe. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be standing in front of her like this. I came to Italy because of her, yes, but I wasn’t sure how to see her yet. I only came to this place to meet with Marcus, to get more information about Lila and my mother. That was all. A quiet investigation. Nothing dramatic.Yet here she is. In my arms. As if fate decided to mock me to my face.She breaks the gaze first. Her lashes flutter and she fumbles against my chest, trying to steady herself. I catch her by the waist, my fingers tightening almost instructively as I help her straighten up, my hands lingering a second too long. A rush of heat hits my face and my pulse spikes, but I force myself to stay still. She clears her throat, touches her hair like she needs to gather herself, and steps back with a faint, awkward smile.“Thanks,” she murmurs, already moving sideways as if she cannot get away fast e
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