Chapter 10 An Uncomfortable Touch

• Liam
• Holding Cecilia's hand was something I hadn't planned. Not at that moment. The handshake to seal our agreement was a formality, but I ended up extending that contact longer than necessary. And suddenly, it became uncomfortable.
• When I realized I had been holding her hand for too long, I let go almost immediately, as if the simple touch between us had the power to burn. She also seemed uncomfortable with the situation, which bothered me more than usual.