Liam was finally finished and the rudimentary implant and was ready to do a trial. It built itself in the test animals successfully, and as it wasn't technically a drug but it needed the FDA to approve the treatment so he'd be able to move on to human trials like Selena had. He was full of excitement.
Jonah had made leaps and bounds with his recovery. As she promised him a cure, he kept up with the grueling physiotherapy. They had spent a week in South Korea every month, and Jonah had one more treatment. He was walking and had a feeling in his limbs, the feeling was neuropathy. Selena rubbed her forehead, thinking about how much her brother was suffering at the moment.
Selena bit her lip in frustration. "Hey. He's already a miracle. You brought him back from a coma and from paralysis." Liam knew the whole anti-abortion debate she was watching on television was bothering her. It was odd for him. This would be the start of the slow slide into the dissolution of the states and war.
Selena had prevented assassinations; had she ever thought of ordering them? She was supposed to be an envoy of the goddess. Liam made a gun and said 'bang' when Truskin came on the screen. Now he was just a lowly state representative. "That guy sounds like a dick," Liam said as he shut off the lunchroom television.
"Yeah, he sure is. He is definitely a fire to smother. He would die at sea, in mysterious circumstances, in the summer. She wondered if it was enough to stop the horrific fascism. He could be part of some dickheaded Cerberus.
Selena looked up from her chair, "Are the animals all in the preclinical all fed?" She was ready to go. She was bored waiting for the human trials to really begin. Jonah was patient zero and off the books.
Liam nodded, "Ready for the weekend? Your mother wants you to go home tonight. But I bought a dry-aged tomahawk from the butcher for you. So salad with her or meat with me?" He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively. She cackled in a way that made his heart flutter.
Selena smiled flirty, "You know that I like meat." She picked up her purse and lunch bags. Liam and Selena headed home, both of them still processing the events of the day. Liam started to cook dinner for Selena, hoping to take her mind off their big day.
As the aroma of sizzling vegetables and savory meat filled the air, Selena's stomach growled with anticipation. She sat down at the table, feeling grateful for Liam's thoughtful gesture. Over dinner, they chatted about their day, discussing everything from work to their plans for the upcoming weekend. They'd be having their engagement party. Selena felt a sense of normalcy wash over her, grateful for the quiet evening with Liam.
After dinner, Selena excused herself to take a shower before bed. As she stood under the warm water, she felt her muscles relax, the stress of the day melting away. She took a deep breath, feeling grateful for the peace and tranquility that filled her life. She felt a gentle touch on her skin. She opened her eyes to find Liam standing beside her, a soft smile on his face.
"Mind if I join you?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
Selena's heart skipped a beat as she shook her head, her long hair swirling around her. Liam stepped into the shower, his body close to hers as the water poured down around them.
As they stood there, Liam's hands began to explore Selena's body, his fingers tracing the curves of her hips and thighs. Selena felt a shiver run down her spine as Liam's touch sent shivers of pleasure through her.
Suddenly, Liam's hands were between her legs, his fingers parting her as he knelt down before her. Selena gasped as Liam's tongue began to lick her skin, his mouth closing around her as he savored her taste.
Selena's eyes fluttered closed as Liam's tongue danced across her skin, his movements slow and deliberate. Her hands found his wet locks as Liam hooked her leg over his shoulder. She felt her body begin to tremble, her muscles tensing as Liam's touch sent her spiraling towards the brink.
As they stood there, the water pouring down around them, Selena felt a sense of intimacy and connection with Liam. He worshipped her. It was like a karmic payback for the hell of her past life. It was as if their bodies were made for each other, their movements perfectly in sync as they explored each other's skin.
Finally, Liam pulled back, his eyes locked on Selena's as he smiled up at her. "I'm so glad you've gotten so healthy," he said, his voice low and husky. "I've enjoyed plumping you up, you're just so ripe."
Selena smiled back at him, her heart racing from their encounter. He massaged her breasts and body. "Mmm," she moaned, her voice bouncing off the walls.
As they stood there, the water still pouring down around them, Liam held her close, picking her up to kiss, she dreamily hugged him, expecting him to shuffle them towards the bed. Then, with a quick thrust between her legs, he entered her with zero barrier.
Selena gasped as he skewered her. They always played it safe in the past. Liam gave her no time to think and moved his hips, gripping her buttocks. She could either sink or slip; she wasn't too keen on parting from him. "Liam, this is not safe. You have to pull out, do it on the wall, okay?" Her thighs quaked, feeling him like this, it felt so good. It felt more like a part of him than it did in latex.
It felt hot; she could feel the skin dragging against her insides. Selena's head lolled in the pleasure. They were done for the week, and only the party tomorrow night loomed. They both needed to release tension.
Liam moved and began to take her to new heights of pleasure while they both found release. She wrapped herself around him as they used the bathroom wall before he shuddered, groaning, his eyes staring deeply into hers. Liam's pupils were dilated. "Oh, Selena." his low, sultry voice and look in his eyes made her quiver.
Selena panted. Had he just tried to get her pregnant? Had he been tracking her cycle? "Liam," Selena said, her eyes widening. He moved wildly again, catching her off guard. Selena curled her toes in pleasure as Liam rooted himself, groaning again.
They paused there, Selena blinking. Liam short short-sighted, as she twitched, it would seem like he came again. His body twitched, and she moaned. He confirmed his mission was successful. She was going to be pissed off, but happy. The test would be positive.
"Sorry, that got out of hand so quickly." Liam tilted his head and kissed her for a long time to get the job done. Plugging her up. He sucked on her tongue. He kissed her neck. The water poured down on his back.
Selena's cheeks were flushed red. She seemed to like it as she kept bobbing, moving, sliding her pelvis, and groaning. "You like that, huh?" Selena nodded as he obliged her in the slow, languishing pace. She shuddered as he hit precisely the right angle and pressure.
"Oh, I love you," he said as he kissed her neck. He was on cloud nine. This was it, he felt her insides fluttering as her body instinctively took in what he had willingly given her.
As Liam lay in bed, he couldn't shake off the vision he had seen - Selena, pregnant with his child, in the not-so-distant future. He hoped with all his heart that the vision was accurate, that they would indeed start a family together. A wide grin spread across his face.
The thought of becoming a father filled Liam with excitement and anticipation. He envisioned Selena's belly swelling with their child, her radiant glow, and her loving touch as she cradled their baby in her arms.
His life would not be hell, he experienced with McKenna. Jailian ended up being Gunn's kid; he raised her because he died. But it hurt. McKenna went on to love many, many others behind his back. This time he'd do it right.
But Liam's thoughts didn't stop there. He had a bigger vision - one that involved creating a sustainable future for their family and the world. He wanted to establish their labs in Africa, where they could work on innovative solutions to feed the world.
Liam envisioned creating fertile swaths of land, a breadbasket that would provide sustenance for the world when the impending disaster struck America. He wanted to be as far away as possible from the devastation, to create a haven for their family and a better future than in his past life.
He remembered a world where every volcano and caldera in North America had erupted simultaneously, unleashing a catastrophic cascade of destruction. He recalled his past life, where he had barely escaped the devastation with his life. The memories of the horrors he had witnessed still haunted him.
Liam's thoughts turned to the victims who had lived near Yellowstone, one of the most volatile volcanoes in the world. He remembered the stories of the destruction, the pyroclastic flows that had incinerated everything in their path, the ash fall that had buried entire towns under a thick layer of toxic debris.
When the eruptions occurred, the devastation was unimaginable. The skies had darkened, filled with ash and smoke, blocking out the sun and plunging the world into a prolonged period of cold and darkness. The eruptions had triggered massive earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides, destroying entire cities and communities.
The ash fall had contaminated water sources, soil, and air, making it difficult for plants and animals to survive. The impact on the environment had been catastrophic, with widespread deforestation, habitat destruction, and the extinction of species. The global food supply had been severely disrupted, leading to widespread famine and societal collapse.
Liam knew that he had been lucky to survive the disaster. He couldn't bear the thought of losing Selena, not again. The gunshot wound was a wake-up call to the young Liam and him.
He was determined to find a way to protect her and himself from future disasters, to survive and rebuild their lives in a new world. His 'Su' training was going well; apparently, he trained Michael and Jakob as well. Jonathan was a calculating man; he knew that he was as dispensable as the others.
If Selena hadn't been supporting him, he was certain that Jonathan and Eun Ho would steer her towards Michael. Jakob was going to be in the public eye. Selena started to wheeze in her sleep; she had asthma from the gunshot. Liam pulled out her nebulizer and treated her with salbutamol as she slept. After it was done. He curled in and gently stroked her black hair.