He held her chin gently before pressing a deep kiss on her lips. Avery didn't hold back nor did she put up a fight. The moment their lips touched, Avery felt like something dormant in her had been ignited.
The gentle touch of his lips against hers, the warmth of his breath as the kiss got deeper and the deep caress of her skin as he held her against his body.
It was enough to evoke a deep sense of connection and affection that Avery couldn't help but admit she had missed a lot. She missed the feeling of warmth by being this close to him.
They kissed like they have been hungry for a while, hungry for each other as their tongues moved so perfectly in both their mouths.
He pulled her off the stool she was sitting on and made her sit on the kitchen's counter, positioning himself between her and wrapping her legs perfectly around his torso.
Then, he resumed the kiss. His left hand was wrapped around her waist and the right palming her cheeks while her hands were wrapped around his neck with her fingers gently ruffling his jet black hair.
The kiss was getting hotter and further when they were interrupted by Liam's ringing phone.
"Avery's POV"
I felt his heat leave me and I heard Lydia's whines as Liam pulled away from us. It was getting better, why did the call have to ruin it? Who's it now?
Is it Riley? Is he going to run off to her again?
I felt my heartbeat increase as he pulled out his phone from his pocket. Why? Why is he doing this to me?
Why do I always end up hurting myself with my actions? I took in a shaky breath to calm myself and jumped off the counter.
I can't bear to stay and watch him leave me for her again. I was about to leave when he held my arm, stopping me. Like he knew what was going on in my head, he answered the call and put it on loudspeaker.
"Alpha Liam." It was a female voice but it didn't sound like Riley's.
"What's the problem?" He asked, his deep but soft gaze still on me.
"I've found a way to salvage the rumors about Ms. Emerson. Should I say it now or would you like for me to arrange a meeting?"
My eyes widened when I heard what the lady said. Is he.. is he really trying to help me?
"Arrange a meeting." Liam's words were curt but the message was passed. Then, he ended the call.
"Was that..." Liam smiled as he gently caressed my hair.
"You're my mate, my Luna... and I'm willing to do anything so you'd live as one."
His words, his actions... fuck!! I want to forget about him, to move on but it's hard to when I'm constantly reminded of the reason I fell in love with him in the first place.
"Thank you..." I whispered as I sniffed, my eyes were already watering yet again.
Liam let out a soft smile; "No need to thank me. I will always be here for you even though you keep pushing me away." He whispered, making me feel more emotional than I already was.
Fuck Liam, the things you do to me.
"I have a meeting to attend. I'll call you afterwards." He placed a small kiss on my lips before leaving.
The penthouse felt empty after he left but his scent still lingered around me. I took in a deep breath to take in his manly scent. As I breathed out, I heard Lydia purr in satisfaction.
Letting go of him is going to be harder than I thought.
Thankfully, before he left, he was done preparing lunch for me. So, I served myself a plate and was about to dig in when I heard my phone ringing.
I felt my heart skip a beat when I saw Marcus' name flashing on the screen. After his call that night, I saved his number.
I didn't hesitate before answering the call.
"Marcus..." I called out in a shaky but anticipating tone.
"Did you get the medicine I sent for you?" His manly voice echoed in the kitchen.
What? He was the one that sent me the drugs? But how does he know I'm sick and what ailment I'm down with?
"How?" I was really surprised.
"I have my ways Avery." He muttered.
I wanted to ask more questions because he didn't give me a clear answer. Still, I chose not to. What counts was that he was thoughtful of me and helped when I didn't expect it from him.
"Well, thank you so much for the drugs and I'm doing better now." I answered.
"That's good..." There was a small pause at his end.
"...so, the reports about you calling off your engagement and Benjamin's retaliation.." He continued.
"If you want, I can help clear out the media's doubts about your mental stability and your choice of dissolving the engagement and leaving the Emerson family." He offered.
I went mute immediately. Do I still want that? Do I still want to call of my engagement with Liam after the heart to heart conversation we had today?
I won't lie, my will had wavered the moment I saw his sincerity. I'm not sure I want to let go anymore.
Marcus didn't mention anything about that topic anymore. I guess my silence had given him an answer.
"Whatever choice you decide to make, just know I'll always give you my unwavering support." He assured, then ended the call.
I don't know why I felt guilty after talking to him. I owed him nothing and he didn't chastise my decision.
So why??
Why do I feel guilty for what I'm doing? Why do I feel disappointed that he didn't try to stop me from making this decision?
Why?
TBC