Liam

Liam Harrington – The Silent Witness (Age 16)

Description:

Meek – A quiet, rule-following Mormon boy who never argues, never rebels. Honors his priesthood, keeps his head down.

Curious – Wide-eyed, secretly fascinated by Luis’s boldness, wishing he had even an ounce of that confidence.

Torn – Equal parts horrified and thrilled watching Luis touch his family.

The War Inside Liam's Mind:

Guilt – This is wrong. He shouldn’t touch them like that.

Jealousy – Why can’t I do that? Why don’t I know how?

Dark Fascination – …Do they like it?

Observing the Chaos:

Luis's Confidence – The way he dominates every room without raising his voice.

His Mother’s Reaction – The flush creeping down Ingrid’s neck. Had she ever blushed like that for Dad?

His Sister’s Giddiness – Elsie twirling her hair, casting glances Luis’s way all dinner.

All of it made heat coil low in his gut.

His Secret Shame: Late at night, in the privacy of his room, Liam replays the moment in his head.

How Luis’s hands had wrapped around his mother like he owned her.

How Elsie had leaned into him like she belonged there.

How good they both looked, pressed against someone so strong.