That was nothing short of a confession and an explanation as to why Grace had fallen for Liam. In a world that had rejected her, he had always stood for her, prioritizing her well-being before she could even start to consider it.
Liam could only stare back at Grace, drawn by that evident affection. Surprisingly, she had the same outlook on their partnership, albeit for far deeper reasons.
Of course, that wasn't new. Grace had felt like that for a while, even before Liam. She had been too dishonest to say it openly, but that hesitation just couldn't exist anymore.
Precisely because Grace took that transaction seriously, Liam's agreement removed many of her barriers.
"My dear Master," Grace called, "Since I'm your prized possession, will you take care of me? Will you always be with me? Will you make me happy?"
