Chapter 40 — Complete Surrender
Liam’s POV
The office had never felt smaller, yet somehow the space between Sadie and me seemed endless. Every glance, every subtle movement, every whisper carried a weight that went far beyond desire. The magnetic pull between us had reached its peak, and yet, beneath the fire and the passion, there was something deeper—a vulnerability she hadn’t shown anyone before.
I watched her, the way she pressed slightly closer when I spoke, how her hands trembled when she touched mine, the quiet catch in her breath whenever I leaned near. Months of tension, restraint, and careful calculation had led to this, but there was more. There was something she hadn’t said, something buried beneath the surface, and I could feel it.
“Sadie…” I murmured, voice low and delibe
