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As Liam lifted away fro except paste on a stoic expression

Immediately, she looked his way, soft concern on her face Yeah, she didn’t want to hurt him Too late

“How long have you been in love with him?” Hammer whispered

Raine paused He could see her thoughts turning, watch her scan memories

“I think…” She smiled wryly “When Liainable to tell ht at dinner when you wanted to know about my childhood and finally persuaded me to tell you, do you remember? It was then”

“I do I rinned

Raine blushed prettily, and they shared a memory Hammer knew he’d never precisely understand It fed every insecurity he possessed But he forced hi with his wounded pride

“You’re doing so well, precious He’s waited a long time to hear how you feel” Hammer murmured to her

How the hell could he be happy for his friend and so enraged at the same time?

“It doesn’t change the way I feel about you, Macen Nothing ever would” She glanced up at the ceiling and drew in a deep breath “And that’s what I really didn’t kno to say, that I love you both”

“I knew I’ve known for a while That’s hugely honest You’re doing great,” Hammer choked out

He grabbed soether, they bent her knees, then secured the silk around her ankles and tied the lengths off to the table Ha his side

Liaht have told me, mate”