Chapter 136

Liam froze. He didn't want to remember that deal. He wanted it to be expunged. She was his mate. How was he supposed to let her leave? Was it his Karma? "Don't leave me," he muttered so softly. He didn't think he could bear the heartbreak. "We still have time to figure this out together, Nicole. We will. So please be patient. Let's figure it out. We're a team, and we'll face any challenge together." Nicole's eyes softened, and her mind was in pieces. How was she supposed to stay when his life could be in danger because of her? And how could she leave when he had begged her to stay? What was the truth? What was real? "Okay." She whispered, "Okay. But this is too much for me. I just need some time to process everything. I hope you can understand." She hated it. Nicole hated that she was always asking for time. Every time. She hated that she always needed to process. But she didn't know what to say or do. Liam nodded, "I understand." They sat in silence for a moment, the weight of unspoke