Liam looked down at Irina, who was still hugging him as though she had no intention of letting go anytime soon. Her arms were wrapped securely around his waist, and her face rested against his chest. For a woman who usually carried herself with an intimidating coldness, she seemed unusually reluctant to release him. Liam smiled faintly, allowing her to enjoy the moment before he gently rested one hand against her back.
After a few seconds, Irina finally lifted her face to look at him. Her eyes traveled across his features, examining him with an intensity that made Liam raise an eyebrow.
"Wait a minute." She leaned back slightly, keeping her hands on his waist as she studied him. "Did you get taller?"
Liam chuckled. "No."
Irina immediately furrowed her brows. "You definitely did."
"Maybe you're imagining things."
