Chapter 20. Sweet Promises and Teasing

“I am sorry, Liam. It is just that we are in a tight spot, and I cannot help but worry. I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt your feelings.” I sincerely apologize, and for a minute he just stares at me as if he doubts my apology. “Hey! I am sincere here, okay? I am sorry.” I add, and my face brightens up as he smirks my apprehensions away.

He climbs into my lap, his legs caging me on both sides as he wraps the duvet around us and holds it behind my back. Sha! I said it, right? Another temptation is beckoning!

“I understand your worries perfectly, Lynn. And I am so sorry that I am involving you in my mess. I also know that it has been two years and there might be some changes regarding how we knew each other back then, but trust me when I say that the last thing I would want is to put you in harm’s way, Lynn. You are my priority and my responsibility. I will protect you with my life if need be.”

He ascertains it, and I don’t need to doubt it or fight the urge to bask