The hand on his was a surprise, and Liam physically startled, almost a flinch, as if touch was so unexpected he didn't know how to process it. He relaxed in the next instant though, grateful for the contact. For the kindness.

God he was a selfish, grasping thing, to take comfort and kindness that he had no business having given so graciously to him. He certainly didn't deserve it. "Thank you."

He shook his head at the question. "Nothing but fulfill it. If I try to break it, the one who'll pay is Patrick. So I do as I'm told. I'm owned body and soul." Something that his keeper enjoyed reminding him of, frequently.