Claire laughed through her tears. "That's the most depressing romantic declaration I've ever heard.""It's honest though," Liam said, smiling slightly. "I'm not promising fairy tales or perfect futures; I'm promising to show up, to stay, to choose you even when it's hard."

"Even when I'm in prison for corporate espionage?" Claire clarified. "Especially then," Liam confirmed.

The guard called time, and they both stood reluctantly. "Will you really come back next month?"

"I'll come back every ...