Chapter 72

Liam's POV

We walked out of the garden holding hands. I squeezed her small hands tightly and she responded, earning an uncontrollable smile from me. I glanced at her as we took a stroll through the hallway. The nape of her neck had turned red and her ears too. I wondered if it was because of her tears or my confession. It was very hard to tell.

"Sorry about dinner," I apologised and surprisingly found it easy to do so. She twisted her neck to me but didn't hold my gaze for very long. She was feeling shy.

"It's fine," she mumbled. "I don't think I can eat anymore… I'm filled up," I felt the same way too. My beast was pleased and so was I. It sent a heavy dose of excitement through my whole body and my stomach wasn't left out.

"I understand. I feel the same way too-" she suddenly yanked her hand from my grasp. She intertwined her fingers and slowed down in her steps. I frowned at the sudden behaviour and was about to ask when I noticed two maids heading our way.

She was afraid to be see