The Awakening: Liam (Entangled Covet) (26 page)
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Authors: Abby Niles
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ever since.
But they couldn’t avoid Ava’s bedroom any longer—it used to be their room before, and she was
determined to reclaim it for them.
“That room is also where I slept beside you for six months. Where you held me each night, and where
we fell deeper and deeper in love.” She took his face between her hands. “Yes, bad things have happened
in it, but it’s also filled with love. That is what I want to focus on. Replace those bad memories with good.”
The uncertainty eased out of him. “I like how you think.” He paused, studying her intently. “You really
ready for this?”
“Liam, we’ve missed eight months and five days, let’s not miss any more.”
He grinned as he gathered her close to his chest. “I’m really going to be yours? Finally?”
She stood on her tip-toes touching her lips to his. His arms tightened around her as she whispered, “For
eternity.” She pulled back. “Now, carry me over the threshold.”
Happiness lit his face as he lifted her up into his arms and stepped into their room. “Do you remember
how I marked you?” he asked.
“Since I had no idea what you were doing at the time, the details are a bit fuzzy,” she admitted wryly.
“Oh, this will be fun.” Setting her on her feet, he sat on the edge of the bed and pulled her to stand
between his legs. His hands roamed over her hips, then he pulled her pants and panties down, and had her
kick them aside. He lifted her shirt over her head, tossed it, and she stood naked before him. His gaze trailed
warmth over her body.
He swallowed hard. “You’re so beautiful.”
A pleased flush heated her skin, but she put her hands on her hips. “You’re supposed to be instructing
me, not ogling me.”
He chuckled. “Hard not to, but you’re right.” His gaze lowered to the curls at the apex of her thighs, and
his tongue slipped out to lick his lips. She knew that look, knew what he wanted, and he confirmed it by
saying, “I started here.” He cupped her between her legs. “Do you remember how I buried my head here,
sucking and licking until you were panting my name, pleading?”
She moaned, desire twisting low in her belly. “
Mm-hmm
.”
Liam closed his eyes as his finger delved inside her. “Oh, yes you remember. Already so wet and ready
for me.”
“I also remember you left me unsatisfied to seek your own release,” she murmured. He’d brought her so
damn close to completion, only to thrust inside her like a wild bull, driving in and out of her, hard and fast.
Only after he climaxed—
“But I came back, didn’t I?” He moved his hand back and forth against her, making her hips rock into
the motion. Pleasure shot through her.
“You were trembling with such need, all it took was my tongue touching your clit and you came.” His
arm swooped around waist and he spun her down onto the bed, settled between her parted thighs. “Like
this.”
His tongue circled her. She arched up, grabbing the back of his head, keeping him pressed against her
as he teased her with another wet caress. “Jesus, Liam!”
“What did I do next?” he whispered, pulling back to nip the inside of one of her thighs.
The orgasm was instant, exploding out of her body. She arched up, consumed, and just as the last
shudder left her, he nipped the other thigh, and she was thrown into another climax. Long, hard, and soul-
grabbing, wracking her body with pleasure. Gasping, she collapsed back against the mattress, muscles like
water, eyes closed, body humming. “God, I love these marks!”
She opened her eyes. Liam was staring down at her with such supreme masculinity a jolt of pure lust
shot through her.
She yanked at his shirt, and he helped her pull it over his head. “So you are saying, I need to—” she
pushed at his chest and made him lie back against the pillow, kissing down his chest as she worked on the
button and zipper of his jeans. After he peeled them down his legs, she tossed them off the bed and took his
cock in her hand “—put my mouth here first?”
She stroked him once, feeling a deep female satisfaction when his hips bucked up and his eyes closed, a
rumbling groan vibrating from his throat. “
Uh-huh
.”
“And right before you orgasm—” she straddled his hips and ground her wet center against the length of
him “—I slide you deep inside me, and ride you until you come?”
Eyes closed, teeth bared, tortured pleasure strained his face. “Y-yes.”
“And then what?”
His eyes opened, and the caramel gaze of his beast gazed back at her. “Bite the top of each shoulder.”
“Like this?” She bent down and sank her teeth into the exposed skin. His body jerked hard beneath her.
“Fuck, yes! Like that.”
“All right, then.” She gently kissed his lips, and slid down to take him into her mouth. She groaned
around him. It had been too long since she’d taken in his long length, tasted the essence that was Liam. He
was already rock hard, pulsating in her mouth. With each stroke of her tongue, he thrust up helplessly,
making her feel powerful. She loved having this control over him—always had. Always would. When it
came to the bedroom, she and Liam had never shied away from anything.
She gripped the base of his cock in her hand, knowing the tight pressure of her palm, the wicked whirl
of her tongue, and the suction of her mouth would ensure a quick release. She made it two more bobs
before his hand fisted in her hair, stopping her.
“Now. Fuck me now!”
She straddled his hips, guiding him deep inside her. She placed her hands on his chest for leverage as
she rode him hard and fast. His fingers dug into her hips, helping her keep up the speed. Then his eyes
popped open. “Bite.
Now!
’
She swooped down and bit one shoulder. He stiffened, and an agonized, ecstasy-filled bellow burst
from him. She leaned to the other shoulder and bit down hard. His body convulsed, and groaned out an
awed, “Holy
shit
.”
Holy shit was right. A sizzling warmth pulsed to life above her heart. She gasped, sitting up. A void she
hadn’t even been aware of filled to capacity with electrifying energy, and flowed over her, through her,
from the top of her head to the tips of her toes.
Liam
.
He was everywhere.
Humming through her. Strong and dominant. Filling her with his life…with his love.
Tears scorched her eyes. This was how he felt her inside his body. What he’d felt leave him when she
was dying. Oh God, the agony he must have felt. She never wanted this glorious sensation to empty from
her. This energy that would allow her to know at all times that he was alive and well.
She didn’t realize tears were streaking down her cheeks until he brushed his fingers across them. “We’re
one now, Ava.”
He tugged her to his chest, and rolled to his side, caressing her face.
“How does it feel for you?” she softly asked.
A smile came to his lips. And she realized now how tired he’d looked before—because it was all gone
now—the paleness, the dark circles under his eyes, the bleakness in them—replaced by joy, contentment,
youthful vitality.
“Like I’m whole,” he said, low and tender. “The marks on my shoulders burn with awareness. Of you.”
Just as her marks did. Ever since the bites, her upper thighs had been singing with the feel of him. “The
feeling there, and inside...it’s amazing.”
“I can hardly believe I’m truly yours now,” he whispered, and smiled down at her. “We’ll never be
apart. Not even death can separate us.”
There was immense comfort in knowing that.
“I’m so sorry for what I put you through…before.”
“That’s behind us. We only have the future. And a hope chest to fill with memories.”
She smiled back at him, running her hands through his hair. “I love you.”
He kissed her gently and touched his forehead to hers. “I love you, too.”
Those words wrapped around her, enveloped her.
The nightmare truly was over
.
They were free to be with each other, to have children…and say all the words of love and devotion they
wished.
They were no longer cast adrift, but anchored to each other, together now for all eternity.
Acknowledgments
Whew! Liam’s story has been a crazy ride and I want to thank all the wonderful and talented people
who rode the rollercoaster with me!
To Guillian, Nina and Candy—just so you know, ya’ll about killed me or, at least, almost drove me to
my own white padded cell. LOL. This last month has been insane, but with each revision, Liam’s story
really started to shine. Thank you all for pushing me to make it better!
To my fantabulous CP’s Angie, Christina, Christyne & Tina. Girls, you really are my backbone. Love
you guys!
Who has the greatest kids in the world? I do! Two very patient and understanding children who are
always cheering me on…even if it means they have to sit around the house bored to tears during summer
break because mommy is on a deadline. I love you two so much!
And thank you to Entangled for contracting The Awakening series and allowing me the chance to share
this special world with all of you!
About the Author
Abby Niles has always loved to read. After having twins and becoming a stay-at-home mom, she started
doodling stories to keep her sanity. She didn’t plan for writing to become an obsession, but it did. Today,
she juggles work, home life, and writing. It’s not always easy, but hey, who said life was easy?
When Abby’s not writing, you can find her playing “Just Dance” with her kids or trying to catch up on
her never-ending to-be-read list. She also loves Zumba, and refuses to admit she looks more like Animal
doing his Muppet flail than a sensual Latin dancer.
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