The car door had barely shut when Liam accelerated with restrained violence, eyes locked on the road ahead as if any distraction might be too dangerous. His breathing still came fast and heavy, a direct aftermath of the fight.

Olivia stayed silent for a few seconds, trying to process what had just happened.

But Liam was the first to break the silence.

He caught a movement out of the corner of his eye and exploded.

“Satisfied?” His voice cracked through the silence like a gunshot. “Was that what