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Chapter 22~ You Like Me, Don’t You?

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"Hey, Sara, you're back! Don't just stand there—come in. Your friend is here to see you."

My friend? I nearly laughed. You mean Liam? I thought. Emilia turned to me with a broad smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement—like I was someone she actually wanted to see.

"Hey," she said.

"Hey," I replied, though I doubted she even knew my name. Then again, did I even know my own name? The thought made me chuckle bitterly.

Ella wiped her hands on her apron. "I'll be right back. Let me check what's on the fire." She disappeared into the kitchen, leaving me alone with Emilia.

I crossed my arms. "Why are you here?"

She stared at me for a moment before answering. "I'm here because of you."

I raised a brow. "Because of me?"

She nodded.

"Why? Did I do something wrong?"

"No, no, nothing like that."

I almost scoffed. Even I question myself these days. She fidgeted with her teacup before sighing. "I just... I wanted us to be friends."

"Friends?" The word felt strange on my tongue.

I narrowed my eyes
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  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 23~ Not That I Cared

    The scent of warm bread and stew filled the kitchen as I sat at the small wooden table, spooning food into my mouth. It had been a long day, and nothing beat a good meal. From the living room, the low hum of a movie played-Liam's choice, obviously, since I hadn't even been consulted. Not that I cared. I glanced toward the doorway where he was lounging on the couch, eyes locked on the screen, arms crossed like he was analyzing every frame. I smirked. "Didn't take you for the romance movie type." "I'm not," he said flatly, not even sparing me a glance. "Then why are you watching it?" "Because it keeps you from talking." I rolled my eyes, about to fire back, when the front door suddenly swung open. "Well, well, well," Greg's voice rang out dramatically. "Look who decided to run off into the sunset without us!" Greg's loud voice rang through the house as he and Trevor strolled toward us, Greg throwing his arms up like he'd just survived a war. Trevor, as usual, looked more amused

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  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 24~ Truth Or Dare

    The air in the living room had settled into a lazy hum, the TV playing in the background as Greg, Trevor, and I lingered around. Liam, as expected, was sitting back on the couch, uninterested in whatever nonsense Greg and Trevor were scheming. Trevor suddenly sat up, looking at me. "Hey, are Liam's parents home?" I raised a brow. "No, they went for a program and won't be back until tomorrow. Why?" I narrowed my eyes. "Are you planning something bad?" Trevor grinned. "Actually, I am." He leaned forward with a mischievous look. "Let's play a game. One that involves alcohol." I scoffed. "No thanks." Greg groaned. "Come on, Sara. Don't be boring." Trevor nodded. "It's just a game. A little truth or dare never hurt anyone." Liam, without looking up, muttered, "That's a lie. Someone always gets hurt." Greg waved him off. "Liam, please, let the rest of us have fun." Then he turned back to me. "So? Are you in or are you going to sit there and watch your sad little romance movie all ni

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  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 25~ Your Turn, Soldier

    Jane's eyes sparkled with mischief as she leaned forward, clearly thrilled that I'd chosen dare. "Alright, let's make this interesting." Greg groaned. "Oh, here we go. Last time she said that, I ended up stuck in a tree with a stolen garden gnome." "That was one time," Jane shot back. "And you got down, didn't you?" "Yeah, after three hours and a lot of regretting my life choices." I chuckled, but Jane's attention snapped back to me. "Sara, I dare you to—" She paused for dramatic effect, letting the tension build. "—sit on Liam's lap for the next three rounds." Trevor let out a low whistle, while Greg cackled. Liam, however, looked unimpressed. "No." Jane ignored him, grinning at me. "That's the dare. Take it or forfeit." I tilted my head. "And if I forfeit?" Kim smirked. "Then you have to do a shot of hot sauce mixed with whatever alcohol we find in the kitchen." I wrinkled my nose. That sounded awful. Greg clapped his hands. "Oh, I love this game!" I glanced at Liam, who

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  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 26~ Alright, Liam. Let’s Play

    "Truth or dare?" she asked. Trevor stretched his arms lazily. "Let's go with truth." Jane's eyes glinted with mischief. "Alright, tell us the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you during a mission." Trevor groaned. "Oh, come on." "No backing out now," Kim teased. He sighed. "Fine. So, there was this one time during training exercises, I was supposed to sneak into a building undetected. Everything was going smoothly until my belt got caught on a window frame, and instead of landing like a badass, I ended up dangling upside down in front of my entire squad." Greg burst out laughing. "You mean to tell me the great Trevor got stuck like a piñata?" Trevor rolled his eyes. "Yes, Greg. Enjoy it while it lasts." Sophia wiped away tears of laughter. "That was worth it." "Whatever," Trevor muttered, looking thoroughly embarrassed. Greg smirked and spun the bottle. As it slowed, I felt a rush of relief. "Ah, my time is up," I said quickly, moving to stand from Liam's lap

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-28
  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 27~ Oh, He Wants More.

    Kim rummaged through a stack of CDs beside the stereo, flipping through them until she found the one she wanted. "This should do," she said, sliding the disc into the player. A slow, sultry beat filled the room, the bass vibrating through the air. I let it sink in, let it roll through me. If I was going to do this, I was going to own it. Liam's smirk was still there, but I didn't miss the way his fingers twitched slightly against his thigh. Oh, he was trying so hard to act unaffected. I took my time, running a hand through my hair before straddling his lap, my knees sinking into the couch on either side of him. His body tensed beneath me, but he still refused to touch me. A challenge. Fine. Let's see how long that lasts. I placed my hands on his shoulders, nails grazing his skin as I slowly rolled my hips. Not too much, just a tease. A promise. Liam's jaw ticked, his Adam's apple bobbing as he swallowed. I leaned in, my lips brushing the shell of his ear. "Still think I can't

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-29
  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 28~ Do You Want Me To Stop?

    Hunger gnawed at my stomach, and I didn't care how late it was. I padded into the kitchen, grabbing the jar of peanut butter from the counter. Twisting the lid off, I dipped my fingers in, scooping out a generous amount. Just as I was about to bring it to my mouth, a shadow moved in front of me. Liam. I tilted my head, smirking. "You're still here?" I licked a bit of peanut butter off my finger. "How does it feel to lose, huh?" His glare was sharp, eyes locked onto mine. Still mad. Noted. "Are you seriously still upset about losing?" I teased, dipping my finger back into the jar before sealing it shut and putting it away. Liam scoffed. "You think I lost?" I stepped closer, closing the space between us until the air between us thickened, charged with something almost dangerous. "Didn't you?" His jaw ticked. "You think a little lap dance was enough to break me?" I let out a soft, knowing laugh, placing my left hand on his chest while my right, still coated in peanut butter, hov

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-29
  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 29 ~ LoveSick Fool

    I barely got any sleep. And no, it wasn't because of my thoughts spiraling out of control or the fact that my brain refused to shut up. No, that would have been preferable. Instead, I was forced to endure an entire night of listening to Kim moaning Liam's name like some desperate, lovesick fool.The walls were too damn thin.I tried covering my ears with a pillow. I tried blasting music in my earbuds. I even contemplated suffocating myself with my own blanket just to escape the nightmare. Kim's voice is unmistakable, the breathy moans and hushed whispers making it painfully clear what's happening in the next room. Liam isn't loud, but i knows he's there, and that knowledge alone twists something ugly in my chest.But it wasn't just them. Oh no, because apparently, last night was sex night in this house. Jane and Greg? Loud. Sophia and Trevor? Even louder. I thought they were the quiet ones, but oh no, Sophia proved me very wrong. At one point, I actually debated whether to knock on th

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-30
  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 30~ This Can’t Be Real

    The house was eerily quiet now. No more moans, no more laughter, no more Greg being a pain in my ass. Just silence. Finally. I let out a breath and tossed the last bit of trash into the bin. The house still felt dirty after last night, but at least now it didn’t look like a den of sin. Evans and Ella wouldn’t walk in and immediately start praying for my soul. I grabbed the mop, ready to finish up, when I felt it. A presence. I didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. The air shifted, growing heavier, charged. My spine straightened on instinct. Liam. Of course he was still here. I ignored him, dipping the mop into the bucket and scrubbing the floor with a little more force than necessary. Maybe if I focused hard enough, I could pretend he didn’t exist. No such luck. “Are you purging the house of evil spirits?” Liam’s voice was low, amused. I didn’t look at him. “Something like that.” Silence. Then the sound of his slow, deliberate footsteps. Closer. “So, last night…”

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-30

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  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 30~ This Can’t Be Real

    The house was eerily quiet now. No more moans, no more laughter, no more Greg being a pain in my ass. Just silence. Finally. I let out a breath and tossed the last bit of trash into the bin. The house still felt dirty after last night, but at least now it didn’t look like a den of sin. Evans and Ella wouldn’t walk in and immediately start praying for my soul. I grabbed the mop, ready to finish up, when I felt it. A presence. I didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. The air shifted, growing heavier, charged. My spine straightened on instinct. Liam. Of course he was still here. I ignored him, dipping the mop into the bucket and scrubbing the floor with a little more force than necessary. Maybe if I focused hard enough, I could pretend he didn’t exist. No such luck. “Are you purging the house of evil spirits?” Liam’s voice was low, amused. I didn’t look at him. “Something like that.” Silence. Then the sound of his slow, deliberate footsteps. Closer. “So, last night…”

  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 29 ~ LoveSick Fool

    I barely got any sleep. And no, it wasn't because of my thoughts spiraling out of control or the fact that my brain refused to shut up. No, that would have been preferable. Instead, I was forced to endure an entire night of listening to Kim moaning Liam's name like some desperate, lovesick fool.The walls were too damn thin.I tried covering my ears with a pillow. I tried blasting music in my earbuds. I even contemplated suffocating myself with my own blanket just to escape the nightmare. Kim's voice is unmistakable, the breathy moans and hushed whispers making it painfully clear what's happening in the next room. Liam isn't loud, but i knows he's there, and that knowledge alone twists something ugly in my chest.But it wasn't just them. Oh no, because apparently, last night was sex night in this house. Jane and Greg? Loud. Sophia and Trevor? Even louder. I thought they were the quiet ones, but oh no, Sophia proved me very wrong. At one point, I actually debated whether to knock on th

  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 28~ Do You Want Me To Stop?

    Hunger gnawed at my stomach, and I didn't care how late it was. I padded into the kitchen, grabbing the jar of peanut butter from the counter. Twisting the lid off, I dipped my fingers in, scooping out a generous amount. Just as I was about to bring it to my mouth, a shadow moved in front of me. Liam. I tilted my head, smirking. "You're still here?" I licked a bit of peanut butter off my finger. "How does it feel to lose, huh?" His glare was sharp, eyes locked onto mine. Still mad. Noted. "Are you seriously still upset about losing?" I teased, dipping my finger back into the jar before sealing it shut and putting it away. Liam scoffed. "You think I lost?" I stepped closer, closing the space between us until the air between us thickened, charged with something almost dangerous. "Didn't you?" His jaw ticked. "You think a little lap dance was enough to break me?" I let out a soft, knowing laugh, placing my left hand on his chest while my right, still coated in peanut butter, hov

  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 27~ Oh, He Wants More.

    Kim rummaged through a stack of CDs beside the stereo, flipping through them until she found the one she wanted. "This should do," she said, sliding the disc into the player. A slow, sultry beat filled the room, the bass vibrating through the air. I let it sink in, let it roll through me. If I was going to do this, I was going to own it. Liam's smirk was still there, but I didn't miss the way his fingers twitched slightly against his thigh. Oh, he was trying so hard to act unaffected. I took my time, running a hand through my hair before straddling his lap, my knees sinking into the couch on either side of him. His body tensed beneath me, but he still refused to touch me. A challenge. Fine. Let's see how long that lasts. I placed my hands on his shoulders, nails grazing his skin as I slowly rolled my hips. Not too much, just a tease. A promise. Liam's jaw ticked, his Adam's apple bobbing as he swallowed. I leaned in, my lips brushing the shell of his ear. "Still think I can't

  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 26~ Alright, Liam. Let’s Play

    "Truth or dare?" she asked. Trevor stretched his arms lazily. "Let's go with truth." Jane's eyes glinted with mischief. "Alright, tell us the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you during a mission." Trevor groaned. "Oh, come on." "No backing out now," Kim teased. He sighed. "Fine. So, there was this one time during training exercises, I was supposed to sneak into a building undetected. Everything was going smoothly until my belt got caught on a window frame, and instead of landing like a badass, I ended up dangling upside down in front of my entire squad." Greg burst out laughing. "You mean to tell me the great Trevor got stuck like a piñata?" Trevor rolled his eyes. "Yes, Greg. Enjoy it while it lasts." Sophia wiped away tears of laughter. "That was worth it." "Whatever," Trevor muttered, looking thoroughly embarrassed. Greg smirked and spun the bottle. As it slowed, I felt a rush of relief. "Ah, my time is up," I said quickly, moving to stand from Liam's lap

  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 25~ Your Turn, Soldier

    Jane's eyes sparkled with mischief as she leaned forward, clearly thrilled that I'd chosen dare. "Alright, let's make this interesting." Greg groaned. "Oh, here we go. Last time she said that, I ended up stuck in a tree with a stolen garden gnome." "That was one time," Jane shot back. "And you got down, didn't you?" "Yeah, after three hours and a lot of regretting my life choices." I chuckled, but Jane's attention snapped back to me. "Sara, I dare you to—" She paused for dramatic effect, letting the tension build. "—sit on Liam's lap for the next three rounds." Trevor let out a low whistle, while Greg cackled. Liam, however, looked unimpressed. "No." Jane ignored him, grinning at me. "That's the dare. Take it or forfeit." I tilted my head. "And if I forfeit?" Kim smirked. "Then you have to do a shot of hot sauce mixed with whatever alcohol we find in the kitchen." I wrinkled my nose. That sounded awful. Greg clapped his hands. "Oh, I love this game!" I glanced at Liam, who

  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 24~ Truth Or Dare

    The air in the living room had settled into a lazy hum, the TV playing in the background as Greg, Trevor, and I lingered around. Liam, as expected, was sitting back on the couch, uninterested in whatever nonsense Greg and Trevor were scheming. Trevor suddenly sat up, looking at me. "Hey, are Liam's parents home?" I raised a brow. "No, they went for a program and won't be back until tomorrow. Why?" I narrowed my eyes. "Are you planning something bad?" Trevor grinned. "Actually, I am." He leaned forward with a mischievous look. "Let's play a game. One that involves alcohol." I scoffed. "No thanks." Greg groaned. "Come on, Sara. Don't be boring." Trevor nodded. "It's just a game. A little truth or dare never hurt anyone." Liam, without looking up, muttered, "That's a lie. Someone always gets hurt." Greg waved him off. "Liam, please, let the rest of us have fun." Then he turned back to me. "So? Are you in or are you going to sit there and watch your sad little romance movie all ni

  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 23~ Not That I Cared

    The scent of warm bread and stew filled the kitchen as I sat at the small wooden table, spooning food into my mouth. It had been a long day, and nothing beat a good meal. From the living room, the low hum of a movie played-Liam's choice, obviously, since I hadn't even been consulted. Not that I cared. I glanced toward the doorway where he was lounging on the couch, eyes locked on the screen, arms crossed like he was analyzing every frame. I smirked. "Didn't take you for the romance movie type." "I'm not," he said flatly, not even sparing me a glance. "Then why are you watching it?" "Because it keeps you from talking." I rolled my eyes, about to fire back, when the front door suddenly swung open. "Well, well, well," Greg's voice rang out dramatically. "Look who decided to run off into the sunset without us!" Greg's loud voice rang through the house as he and Trevor strolled toward us, Greg throwing his arms up like he'd just survived a war. Trevor, as usual, looked more amused

  • Shattered Vows   Chapter 22~ You Like Me, Don’t You?

    "Hey, Sara, you're back! Don't just stand there—come in. Your friend is here to see you."My friend? I nearly laughed. You mean Liam? I thought. Emilia turned to me with a broad smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement—like I was someone she actually wanted to see."Hey," she said."Hey," I replied, though I doubted she even knew my name. Then again, did I even know my own name? The thought made me chuckle bitterly.Ella wiped her hands on her apron. "I'll be right back. Let me check what's on the fire." She disappeared into the kitchen, leaving me alone with Emilia.I crossed my arms. "Why are you here?"She stared at me for a moment before answering. "I'm here because of you."I raised a brow. "Because of me?"She nodded."Why? Did I do something wrong?""No, no, nothing like that."I almost scoffed. Even I question myself these days. She fidgeted with her teacup before sighing. "I just... I wanted us to be friends.""Friends?" The word felt strange on my tongue.I narrowed my eyes

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