Liam's response was a restrained one. Rather than pushing her away or raising his voice, he clenched his teeth in an effort to endure the unexpected pain.
His jaw tightened, and he drew in a sharp breath, a silent acknowledgment of the physical discomfort.
Liam, aware of Luna's emotional turmoil, chose not to add to the tension by expressing his pain audibly.
The clenching of his teeth became a stoic response, a way of silently enduring the momentary ordeal.
Liam, sensing Luna's distress and possibly perceiving her bite as a defense mechanism rather than a deliberate act, responded in an unexpected way.
Instead of resisting or pulling away, he embraced her more tightly, offering a comforting refuge within his arms.
It was as if he understood the underlying pain and turmoil that led to this defense mechanism, choosing empathy over resistance.
