I placed a hand over my stomach, my fingers trembling as the weight of the truth settled over my. I couldn't afford to be afraid. Not now. Not when everything depended on us staying strong.
"We have to be careful," i said softly, my voice steadying as i met his gaze. "Liam's not going to stop until he gets what he wants. We need to stay one step ahead of him."
Michael nodded, his jaw set with determination. "I know. And I'll do whatever it takes to protect you both."
My heart skipped a beat at the word "both." He was acknowledging the child—my child, Liam's child—as his own. The unspoken promise hung in the air between us, a silent vow that he would be there, no matter what.
But can I really trust that vow? Could we really outmaneuver Liam and whatever plan he had in store for us?
I didn't have the answers. But as i looked into Michael's eyes, i knew one thing for certain: we can't face this alone.
