Chapter 6. Unexpected Request

ADELINE’S POV

I’m woken up by a low grunt. My back and neck aches from Liam and I falling asleep on the couch. As I flutter my eyes open, I notice Liam pacing back and forth in the living room, an unhappy look staining his face. Liam is almost never agitated and he always looks like he has everything under control. He never loses his cool and he sure as hell never paces back and forth at five in the morning.

Something’s wrong.

“Liam?” I say softly, my voice still cracked from just waking up from sleep. He turns towards me and runs his hand down his face. His eyes are apologetic as he walks towards me.

“Fuck Addie, I’m sorry. Did I wake you?” He asks, taking a seat next to me. His hair is disheveled, and he looks stressed.

“I’m fine Liam. You wanna tell me what’s wrong?” I ask him worriedly as I sit up.

“My client. Ricardo Mel. The one who was accused of sexual assault. Apparently, he’s dead. Someone broke into his house in the middle of the