I Ran From My Psycho Step-brother Straight Into The Alpha's Lap novel Chapter 173

**Chapter 173**

“Absolutely,” Talya replied, her voice steady and unwavering, without a hint of doubt.

Liam exhaled slowly, relief washing over him as he closed his eyes momentarily. He reached around to the back of her neck, gently pulling her closer, their foreheads almost touching. “Thank you,” he whispered, his breath warm against her skin. After a brief pause, he pulled back slightly, searching her eyes. “Can we make it happen tonight?” he inquired, a note of urgency in his tone.

Talya’s lips curled into a smile, and she nodded affirmatively. “I need to have Paul come over. Garrett mentioned that Emma bled quite a bit.”

Concern etched itself onto Liam’s face as he frowned, worry creeping into his thoughts.

Talya, sensing his unease, placed her hand on his cheek, her touch reassuring. “I’ll be fine, Liam. Paul will take care of everything,” she assured him. “Now, please, reach out to him and ask him to come over.”

“I already did,” Liam replied, a playful grin spreading across his face.

Talya chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “A little anxious, are we?” she teased, her tone light.

Liam shook his head, his expression serious. “You have no idea,” he said, the weight of his emotions palpable.

“Well then, let’s get moving,” Talya declared, her determination evident. Before she could even blink, Liam was out of the car, swiftly opening her door. She laughed, the sound brightening the atmosphere, and he couldn’t help but smile back.

“You have the most delightful laugh,” he remarked, bending down to unbuckle her seatbelt and gently pulling her out of the car and into his arms. With a playful jog, he carried her up the front steps, unlocked the door, and stepped inside, cradling her as if she were the most precious thing in the world.

He made his way to her room and set her down with care. “You’ll need to lose that jacket. Do you have a top you won’t mind getting ruined?” he asked, his tone practical yet laced with anticipation.

“Yeah, I can just throw on a tank top,” Talya replied, her heart racing.

Liam nodded in approval. “That’ll work just fine. Come to my room when you’re ready,” he instructed before slipping out of her room, leaving her with a flutter of excitement.

Talya moved with purpose, quickly changing out of her outfit from the evening into a pair of soft, comfy shorts and a snug tank top. She took a moment to breathe deeply, calming her racing heart before making her way to Liam’s room. With a soft knock, she called out, “Come in.”

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