020~ DRAWN

Leah,

Don't trust everything that comes out of my lips, doll.

I clenched my fist. How could I have stupidly believed him? Why did I agree to the deal without any clear terms? But then again, would he have kept his word even though we made the terms clear. All I went through at his place was for nothing. I felt dirty.

I bit my lip, blinking back tears.

He wouldn't have. He was a man who derived pleasure, seeing me have hope only to shatter it.

I got to the door, my hands stretching to open it when the door swung open, Liam standing there. I froze, my heart leaping into my throat. Why? Why was he here? And now of all times? The air seemed too thin, and I was finding it difficult to breathe. I opened my mouth to speak, but no sound came out.

I came to the realization at that moment that during the time I was with Aiden, I felt a lot of emotions, but guilt had been absent. Now facing Liam, I felt like the lowest of the lowest. Like the worst woman on earth.

"Leah," he called softly, his ey