Chapter 102

James put a hand on Liam's shoulder. "We'll figure it out, Liam. We'll make sure she stays." Liam looked up at James, his eyes pleading. "I've never felt like this before. I don't know what I'm doing." James nodded. "You're doing your best. The old you would have compelled everyone into doing your bidding, but look at you, Liam." Garrett stood up and walked over to Liam, putting a hand on his shoulder. "You are doing well Liam, you're doing the best. That's all that matters." Liam turned to look at Garrett, "You're right." Garrett nodded. "I know. And I think she'll stay, she'll come to terms with us. We just have to give her time." Liam took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He knew that Garrett was right. He had to trust Nicole, and he had to give her the space she needed. But the thought of losing her still filled him with dread. He looked at James and Garrett with determination in his eyes. "I'll do everything in my power to make her stay. I'll show her that she belongs here,