“Ahh…” I cried out in pain, my knees bucked and I nearly lost my balance. Liam’s arms were around me instantly. I could see the worry in his eyes as he searched my face. “Emma, what’s wrong?” “I—” I winced, clutching my head. “I don’t know. Something… it feels like I should remember… but it hurts.” The harder I tried to grasp at the fleeting memory, the more it slipped away, like trying to catch smoke with my bare hands. “Don’t force it,” Liam said, his grip tightened protectively around me. “You’re okay.” But I wasn’t. I wasn’t okay. Before I could even attempt to steady myself, he swept me off my feet, cradling me against his chest. “I can walk…” I tried to protest, weakly pushing at his chest. “Stop arguing,” he said firmly, though there was an edge to his voice, like he was holding something back. “You’re not fine.” I let my head fall against him, my ear pressed to his chest, listening to his heart thudding faster than normal. He carried me through the c
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