Kieran's POV Liana's gasp filled my ears, and I would be lying to myself if I didn't admit that was the most sexiest thing I'd ever heard. It was soft and childlike, and I found myself chuckling a bit deep inside. Soft and childlike weren't words I ever thought I would use to describe Liana, even in my wildest dreams. She was fiery, feisty and literally a firecracker just waiting to explode. Just how I liked it. For the next couple of minutes, all that I could hear and echoed in my mind was her voice, and how it calmed me. Alongside the soothing effect it had on me, it also came with something else. Want. Desire. I craved her every essence and it was beginning to get intoxicating at this point. Every part of my five senses screamed at me having her. I wanted to drink in her beauty every second of the day, I wanted to hear how sweet she sounded whilst moaning my name. I wanted to savor her body and her scent. I wanted everything. I wanted her. Her gasp had meant that she h
Liana's POV Nothing could accurately be used to describe how furious I was right now. I could bet my entire existence that the very word that would fit into how I felt right now, hadn't been invented yet. Was that a good thing? We were just going to have to wait to find out. Anger and frustration coursed through my veins, and I honestly felt I was going to burst into a million and one pieces of I didn't find a way to let it all out very soon. I wasn't a particularly violent person, but I think everyone could agree that at this point, my anger was valid. Kieran. Red clouded my vision as he made his way to my mind immediately. It was strange how he could elicit any kind of emotion he wanted from me, all he needed to do was play the right cards. He knew exactly what he needed to do to make me smile, make me picture myself underneath him or riding him till we both landed on cloud nine, and to make me Infuriated. Right now he had certainly crossed a lie because I was more than m
Liana's POV A small groan slid past my lips, as I struggled to keep my eyes open. Pain seared up my legs, and as I writhed on the ground, I watched my life flash before my eyes. I had no idea where the shot had come, but whoever targeted it, had been aiming for my right leg, and surprisingly he got it in one trial. Whether I should be impressed or not, I wasn't exactly sure, but I doubted that was the right thing to be thinking about right now. My wound wasn't healing, and I was in the middle of nowhere. Shit. I was screwed. I lifted my eyes and immediately the warehouse came to view. Just a couple of moments ago, it looked so close I could almost touch it, but now, I couldn't help but feel like even if I was given the entire night to crawl there, I still wouldn't make it in time. I would probably be dead in the next hour or so. I pressed my eyes shut, and surprisingly, Kieran was the first person that came to mind. Yes, I was still mad at him, but right now, I honestly wo
Liana's POV The night air was cool, and I found myself drifting in and out of sleep. A small wave of cold rushed up my skin, but for each wave that coursed through my skin, Kieran's arms was there to offer me the warmth I never knew needed. Against my better judgement, I found myself leaning closer into him. He was ripped and muscular, I always knew that, but tonight was different. Tonight, he radiated a king of warmth I never be was capable of giving. Perhaps it had everything to do with the fact that he was carrying me like I didn't weigh a single penny. I knew how many breaks I had to take before I arrived at the warehouse, and here he was, still going like he was running on some sort of extra energy. I wasn't a sorcerer, but I knew he'd spent more energy dealing with those criminals. From the state they were in, I was sure he didn't spare them, so how was he still standing and going strong? The rest of my thoughts were put on hold the moment I sighted the palace. The guard
Liana's POV Time seemed to slow to a halt as I took in Kieran's expression. When the words had tumbled past my lips a couple of minutes ago, I wasn't exactly sure I'd made the right choice, and even now, I still wasn't sure of that decision either. My stomach churned, and the fact that I didn't have even the slightest idea why, made it all the more worse. Was he mad? Did I come off as too strong? He'd been surprisingly gentle since yesterday but what if this was where he drew the line? Was he really going to watch me bathe? I muffled a groan as the million and one questions continued to swirl around in my mind. The more questions I asked myself, the less answers I got and it was frustrating. “Fine then.” He let out slowly and out of the blue too. My his eyes still on me, he added. “But my offer still stands, I'm not leaving you here. The last thing I want is you getting hurt when I'm not around.” Again, his words made my cheeks heat up, but I had other things to worry about.
Liana's POV Kieran held my gaze for the next couple of seconds, but no matter how hard he stared at me, I couldn't bring myself to figure out the kind of thoughts that we running through his mind. It didn't even help that his eyes were unmoving, and he had a stoic expression on his face. “Sir?” Serena called again from the other side of the door. In fact, if she hadn't spoken again, I would have totally forgotten that she was still even out there in the first place. “Are you still there?” “You should open it.” I mouthed the words to Kieran and he rolled his eyes in response. If there was one thing I was sure of, it was the fact that he didn't see her interruption as a welcome distraction. If anything, and if he could, I was a hundred percent sure he would send her back, without having to see his guest. “Someones waiting for you.” “I don't care.” I could swear I heard him murder under his breath. After what seemed like forever, he finally opened the door. “Good morning, sir”
Liana's POV It was amazing what time could do to you and the situation around you. I didn't really understand it, or simply put, I wasn't sure I'd ever tried to think about it properly, until now. Wnoever came up with the phrase time heals all wounds was really right, because two weeks had gone down the drain, and I was finally feeling human again. Life was slowly getting better. In fact, my healing process wasn't one I was going to be forgetting so early. When Serena had turned down my request to allow me move in with her, I was beyond devastated. It had taken everything within me to not burst into tears at that moment. Don't get me wrong, Kieran wasn't all that bad, but sometimes, he could be a little better too much, and in both ways. On the one hand, his sudden switch to being sweet and kind wasn't something I was used to, and would ever get used to. Not only that but whenever he donned that sweet personality of his, it altered my brain chemistry around him, like his prese
Liana's POV For the next couple of moments, I couldn't bring myself to speak. Tension crackled in the air, and I wasn't sure anything was going to be able to help dissipate it. In fact, the more silence reigned between us, the more the tension crackled between us. It was suffocating, but there was also one thing it was not; distracting. No matter how weird things were, it didn't take my mind off what had just happened. Kieran had tumbled in here a while back looking all mad and furious, like someone has let out a bag with everything that could ever make him mad in one go. I knew I should have kept quiet, but I couldn't bring myself to do so, and what did I get in return?He fucking yelled at me. “You don't have to be rude, you know,” I found myself saying. “ I was just trying to figure out why you're so mad and if there's anything I can do to help….”“I didn't ask you, did I?” His response came quicker and sharper than the last time. If there was anything different from his la
Liana's POV I pressed my back against the leather seats of the car, and relaxed immediately. The cushion was soft against my skin, and for the quickest moment, I found myself leaning into it a little bit more. In fact, I basked in his soft it was, until something pulled my attention to the issue at hand. Today was the day we were leaving the hotel. I'd known that since yesterday, but a part of me has almost wished that today would never come. Before I went to bed last night, I'd muttered a groggy prayer to the moon goddess. I'd whispered that if she delayed our stay by at least one day, I was going to do whatever she asked of me. I knew it was childlike to place all of my hope in her for a ridiculous prayer, but I'd still hoped, and what did she do? She'd smashed every bit of faith I had in her. Way to go moon goddess. Way to freaking go. I looked back at the hotel, and I couldn't help the small smile that made its way to my lips. When we'd first arrived, I was skeptical abo
Chapter 46 Liana's POV I leaned against the glass balcony of our room, the warm breeze brushing over my skin. I took in the scene in front of me, and I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said I wanted to stay here forever. I had the picture perfect view of the beach crashing down on the rocks that lined the sea. The greenery was breathtaking, and the variety of flowers that adorned the place was literally the cherry on top if you asked me. The wind tousled my hair here and there, and if I wanted, all I needed to do was change out of my robe and into a picture worthy dress, and take the most magical pictures in the universe. I had barely taken in the scene to my heart's content when a thought crossed my mind. The moment it hit me, a small frown made its way to my lips. Today was our last day here.Something tugged at my chest, and I easily recognized it as a mix of bittersweet emotions. We'd had fun here, despite the many things that went wrong, and even though I knew it was only r
Liana's POV Time seemed to slow to a halt as I took in the man in front of me. I stared at him, unable to move, unable to breathe. Perhaps it had to do with the shock of actually seeing someone come to my rescue.Up until a couple of minutes ago, I had totally resigned to my fate. That I was going to die behind a buried wall, and I would most likely never be found. Maybe my body would eventually crumble with the building, or perhaps I would have decayed by the time I was found. Its not like anyone would miss me though. My family had ostracized me, and if news of my death did reach their eyes, I could bet my life that would be more ecstatic than sad. The only people who might be affected, would be Serena and Kieran. The same Kieran who was standing in front of me, I'm flesh and blood too. I wanted to reach out to him, to touch his face and feel his stubble, just to confirm I wasn't hallucinating , but I couldn't, even if I tried. “Liana!” Kieran's panicked voice hit my ears imm
Liana's POV My heart thundered madly in my chest, so hard I thought the vital organ was going to burst through the chest and onto the pavement. It sounded gruesome, but in a way, maybe it wasn't going to be all that bad. At least, that way these men would scurry away and leave me alone. I hoped. I had no idea who they were, I could swear that I hadn't seen them before in my entire life, and honestly, I'd wished it remained like that. If the looks on their faces meant anything, it was the fact that they were thirsty for trouble, and it didn't even help that they recognized me too. Why would they? I was new in the area, hell I'd only accompanied Kieran on this visit and I had no idea where the fuck we were, so how could someone recognize me, and from a picture on their phone too?Shit, this was messed up. I fidgeted, while slowly waiting to see what the men were going to do next. Apparently, they had just recognized me and weren't doing anything yet. Maybe, just maybe, I could
Liana's POV If someone had told me this was how my night was going to end, then best believe I would have laughed hysterically in their face and told them to go jump in the river or something if they were that bored. My life had been turning out great, and by my life, I really meant the past couple of days with Kieran in the hotel, and never in a million years did I think that anything would go horribly wrong. Over the past couple of weeks and probably months, I'd forced myself to push back memories of my previous life. They obviously didn't care about me, so why was I supposed to keep them anywhere near my mind? I'd always told myself that they were going to regret loosing me, it was what kept me going, but apparently, all I needed to break that thought and every sense of being attached to it, was Samantha's friend showing up. I hadn't expected it, and best believe I wasn't going to be forgetting it anytime soon. My plan for tonight had been to come back to the hotel room, get
Liana's POV I blinked back a couple of times, but it did nothing to rid the sight in front of me. I stood wide eyed, with a wave of fear and anxiety creeping up my chest. The ugly emotion curled itself around my chest, its sharp tendrils digging into my vital organs. It was a miracle how I was still standing, because I felt numb all over, and even the world seemed to swirl from time to time. It might not make a lot of sense, but if I were to be given a choice, I would much rather prefer to faint, than have to face the lady in front of me. Her face held no trace of being friendly, and I wondered how someone could hold such a smug look for so long. Her hands were folded across her bosom, and with one of her eyebrows raised, she looked nothing short of a villain from one of the princess movies I used to watch when I was a little girl. I snuck a glance at her. She hadn't changed, not even a bit. I wasn't close with Samantha's friends, but it didn't mean I didn't see them around. I
Liana's POV A good thirty minutes had passed, and Kieran had still refused to drop the book. Instead, he flipped through the pages with so much dexterity that there was no way I could come to any other conclusion except one. He was reading the book, and taking his time too. I fought back a groan as I scrubbed at my face with my hands. The sleepiness that had had a chokehold on me when I'd first woken up was nowhere to be found anymore. How could it, when all I wanted was to be able to pry that book from his grip. I wanted to do it so bad, but I knew it was next to impossible, unless if Kieran let me win, and there was only one way he would be able to do that. Call me crazy or whatever, but as he flipped through the pages I'd already read myself, I couldn't help but picture me and Kieran in those positions written out. I would be lying to myself if I said it wasn't fun when I'd been reading earlier. And to top it all off, I had mentally checked and made a list of positions I
Liana's POV No matter how hard I tried, nothing seemed to shake off the eerie feeling that seemed to trail after me. Goosebumps littered the surface of my skin and even after rubbing it down, it didn't disappear. My feet were cold, and I felt moisture seeping into my shoes. I wasn't sure I'd ever felt like this, and even though I didn't exactly know what it meant, I hated it. The feeling of me being watched seemed to die down a bit when we walked into the reception. Whether it had anything to do with the homey vibe of the place, or the fact that it was filled with people, I wasn't sure. Whatever it was though, I was glad the idea of me being followed had snaked to the back of my mind. “Hello.” The receptionist, a young petite lady greeted Kieran and I with a smile. “Welcome to Hotel Bay paradise. How may I help you today?” “We would like to check in please.” Kieran let out slowly. “I already have a reservation booked under the name; Liana.”“You booked our reservation under m
Liana's POV A small groan slid past my lips as I roused to consciousness. My body felt heavy, and I didn't miss the sore feeling in between my legs. That wasn't the worst part though. The fact that I remembered everything that had caused it had my cheeks burning bright. Memories flooded my mind, and if I was being honest, I definitely didn't mind reliving that moment again.If I could go back in time just to experience that moment, I would definitely take it. Over and over again. I still had my eyes closed, but it didn't shake off the feeling of being watched, so I slowly peeled my eyes open, just to come face to face with the last person I expected to see. “Kieran?” I muttered underneath my breath, and I didn't need a mirror to tell that my cheeks were definitely redder than before. It was strange seeing him so relaxed with his gaze on me, why? In the last couple of days, I'd forced myself to get used to waking up without him. He'd made it a habit of disappearing without a wor