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103|Never Leave You
Eden raced back inside the building, planning to sneak in and out of Liam's office to grab her phone.
She knocked once and eased inside when she didn't get an answer.
Her heart splintered in two when she found Liam on the couch, cradling his face in his hands, his shoulders sagged in defeat.
He turned when he heard the door close softly behind her, his gaze darkening when their eyes locked.
"I forgot my phone," Eden explained, lingering just inside, feeling like she'd intruded on a private moment.
"It's here." Liam held it up in the air, and she dashed over to grab it.
When she tried to reach for it, though, he grabbed her instead, and she clumsily fell on his lap.
"Mr Anderson," she cried breathlessly, startled by his swift move.
"Liam," he groaned, his lips hovering so close to hers she could smell the bourbon on his breath.
"Liam," she said, matching his quiet tone. "I don't think I should be here."
"
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