Smirking, Liam shrugged, and they had already arrived at Lilian's door.

"Well played, my friend. Well played."

Liam would have laughed if they hadn't been at Lilian's door. The commotion within grew louder, and Liam's patience wore thin. He gritted his teeth, willing himself to maintain composure in the face of his sister's tantrums.

James stood by his side as a silent pillar of support just as Liam raised his hand to knock on the door. Before his knuckles could make ...