Chapter 52

To say that the entire experience was nerve-wracking was to say the least.

Achilles had stared at the packet of adoption papers in Liam's hands in silence for a good few minutes without a single word, movement, or even any sign of breath. It was almost as if he had been turned to stone.

And it definitely didn't help that his lack of response only made Liam more nervous.

Liam hesistantly glanced up at Achilles, still stretching his arms out with the papers in hand. When Achilles still made no move in response, Liam's face dropped as he started to slowly retract to packet.

But it seemed like that was all that as needed to snap Achilles out of his trance. Achilles caught onto Liam's little hands before he could fully retract his present and sputtered out, "D-Do you really want me to be your dad?"

Liam nodded timidly as he shyly peered up at the taller man through his lashes. "Do you not want to?"

"No, no, no, I do want to be your dad, but I thought that I wouldn't be allowed to tak