It’s a goddamn mess. The thought that we’d turn her over and … I can’t even …” His tone holds more emotion than Liam ever has—a testament to how this is wearing on us all. A testament to how much he cares for Ivy. “I know you think keeping her at arm’s length will help you protect her. I get that. It’s the way we’ve always done things. But she’s already in your head. Your thoughts aren’t any clearer. And she’s lonely and upset. And probably fucking scared. She deserves … if you don’t give in to it, she’ll find someone who will.” I
