Within the endless darkness, Suzy felt an invisible force guiding her forward. Trusting the pull, she followed it through the void.
Before long, a faint light appeared ahead.
She moved toward it.
The moment she broke through the glowing barrier, her eyes flew open.
What she never expected to see was Liam.
More specifically, Liam's face, magnified by how impossibly close he was.
Far too close.
For a moment, Suzy's mind went completely blank.
Why was Liam here?
And why was he leaning over her like this?
As awareness gradually returned, so did her senses.
She became conscious of a lingering softness against her lips, along with a faint trace of moisture.
Instinctively, she pressed her lips together.
The reaction was immediate.
Liam jerked back as though startled, creating distance between them so quickly it was almost comical. His pale cheeks flushed a deep crimson.
"Liam..."
Suzy's voice came out weak and hoarse.
Standing several steps away, Liam looked visibly rigid.
