d Liam's mouth watering. Despite his initial unease, the warmth and hospitality of the family put h

is face. "Liam, I must say, it's been a pleasure having you join us tonight. Jason h

k. "Thank you, Michael. I'm truly grateful for your

k. "See, I told you Dad would love you.

ief. "Yes, Liam, we're so glad to have you he

been nagging at him since he'd overheard Alex's hushed conversation with Dominic. He

Liam a calculating glance. Liam couldn't help but wonder what the young man w

toast, to new friends and cherished connections. Liam, we're honored

uine smile spread across his face. Perhaps he had been too quick to judge t

e already in motion, and his newfound sense of belongi

mile. "Liam, it's quite late. Why don't you stay the night? We have plenty

r, his eyes widening. "Oh, I wouldn't wan

shoulder. "It's our pleasure to have you, and we insist.

ly, Dad. Come on, Liam,

droom, Jason turned to his brother, Alex. "Hey, Alex, can you take Lia

appy to." His gaze shifted to Liam, and Liam couldn't help but fee

aid, motioning for Liam to fol

help but marvel at the sheer size and grandeur of the Anderson fami

xquisitely furnished guest room. "The master suite. Fat

e Master bedroom, he Orchestrated a plan within and secretly went and

nd the plush king-sized bed. "This is... incredible. I really

playing on his lips. "Oh, it's our pleasure, Lia

hat made Liam uneasy, but he pushed the fee

d, turning to leave. "Enjoy your stay, Liam. I'm

of unease that had settled in the pit of his stomach. Something about the wa

his body sinking into the soft cushions. "Maybe I'm just being paranoid,

he nagging feeling that he had just stepped into a trap

ne and kept it in the master be

ine, and pulled off his clothes, leaving only his short briefs seeing he was now

ed back to her room and as she was about to sleep she rememb

I know I kept it he

umber on the iPhone, already she was wearing only her

the faint sound of her phone from a distance, so she dec