SOPHIA'S POV*

We finally arrived at the beach, and I suddenly remembered the time that Bran and I visited the beach.

The air brushed against my hair, and it lay against my face, a nice distraction from the thoughts swirling in my mind.

The waves crashed rhythmically.

"Thanks for this, Liam," I said, genuinely grateful.

"It's... exactly what I needed," I said and took in a breath of fresh air.

Liam gave off a gentle smile, his gaze sweeping around.

"Anytime, Sophia....Just breathe, alright? Let it all go for a bit," Liam said.

I walked along the water's edge, the cool sand beneath my feet, while Liam stood a few...