MAXINE

My heart skipped a beat but I pretended like I didn't hear. What was I supposed to say to that? I felt the same way.

It wasn't love, this thing between us. It was much more complicated than that. Liam lowered his hand down my ass and to my thighs. He grabbed them and lifted me, causing me to wrap my legs around his waist.

He was strong, I had to admit. I wrapped my hand around his neck, deepening his kiss. I parted my lips to give him entrance and I didn't realize when a moan ...