“Liam!” Kiara suddenly screams, panic and fear making the sound hoarse. My body reacts before it even registers in my mind, and I’m out the door. My eyes search for the threat but only find Kiara asleep on the couch. Am I fucking losing my mind? Suddenly her body jerks. She makes a terrifying sound, almost like a wounded animal, then whimpers, “Liam.” Nightmare. Crouching beside her, I frame her face with my hands. “Kiara, wake up.” My thumb gently brushes over her bruised cheek. “Wake up, baby.” Her eyes snap open, and it takes a couple of seconds before she focuses on me. Her lips part, and
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