Beyond Boundaries

Elena's bewildered eyes gawked at him curiously. "you didn't touch her?" she stuttered in weak amazement wanting to be sure and clear her thoughts. A dozen questions clamored for attention in her head, and she rested her chin on her hand like a detective trying to piece together a difficult puzzle.

Liam half-smiled, feeling a sense of relief that Elena's anger had been linked to a false assumption. "No, I didn't touch her," he said, his voice calm and steady. Her watchful gaze and probing intensity almost made him chuckle. Whether frowning, angry, curious, or happy, Elena always managed to turn him on.

Elena's eyes widened further, and Liam could see the disbelief etched on her face. He knew that he had a lot of explaining to do, but he was willing to do whatever it took to make things right.

"Elena, I know you have a lot of questions, and I'm willing to answer them all," he said, his voice gentle and reassuring.

Elena nodded, her eyes still fixed on him. Liam took a deep breath, gath