CHAPTER 186: EXPLANATIONS AND NEXT STEPS

Alice’s POV

As soon as my mother left the place, unaware of what had happened, I felt an avalanche of emotions. The world fell silent, as if holding its breath with me. There he was: Liam, as surprised and confused as I was.

I crossed my arms and tapped my foot on the floor, keeping a rhythm that felt more like a countdown. He should already know this was a bad sign.

"Liam!"

My shout echoed through the hallway like a thunderclap. His startled reaction gave me a small satisfaction. He froze in place, looking like a child caught stealing candy. And even in those moments, he was just... adorable.

"Uh, I..."

Shut up, I thought, but didn’t say. Instead, I took a step forward and, with a sudden movement, pinned him against the wall.

It was the first time I’d lost control like that.

"I want an explanation." My voice came out huskier than I intended, heavy with frustration over the situation.

He looked at me with wide eyes, almost pleading for help.

"Would you believe me if I said I didn’t know?" he replied, his tone almost begging.

I let out a loud, long sigh, as if trying to release the whirlwind of emotions consuming me.

"It’s hard to believe, but the shock on your face earlier was undeniable."

Liam wasn’t the type to lie, and he definitely wasn’t a good actor. That stunned look in his eyes... you couldn’t fake that.

As absurd as it seemed, all I could do was believe this was just a coincidence. An unfortunate, absurd coincidence.

I stepped back without realizing, pressing my back against the opposite wall. Everything around me blurred. My gaze wandered aimlessly as I thought.

"Why did this have to happen?" I murmured, not to him, but to myself.

Everything had been going so well. I’d finally found someone who made me smile effortlessly, someone who was exactly what I thought I needed. Liam was simply perfect.

Besides, my mother had seemed so much better since she started dating. For the first time, it felt like a bright future was waiting for me.

But how was I supposed to react to all this...

My avalanche of emotions was interrupted by a kiss from Liam. I tried to resist, but in less than five seconds my arms lost their strength, and before I knew it, I was melting in his embrace.

"If you do that, I won’t be able to think straight," I murmured weakly.

Liam stepped back, giving me a chance to think with at least a bit of clarity.

"I love you," he said, making my entire body warm with positive emotions. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t resist him.

"I... I..."

The boy stared at the floor, seemingly searching for the words to express his feelings. His eyes shimmered with a mix of guilt, worry, and determination.

"I love you too," I replied, easing his concerns. "I don’t think I can live without you."

Not having Liam in my life was never an option; I wouldn’t be able to handle it. That left two alternatives... or rather, just one.

"But I also love Harper," he finally declared resolutely, taking a step forward and coming closer to me.

I had expected this. Liam would never abandon someone he loves; he would simply do everything to make things work with everyone.

Besides, even if he agreed, I couldn’t just take Liam away from my mother. In fact, my first plan was to break up with him and let the two of them be happy, but that idea lasted only a few seconds.

I tried to picture Liam and my mother kissing. I couldn’t deny it bothered me a little, but... maybe it wasn’t so bad. I had already shared him with other women, and it was always incredible.

I sighed deeply and admitted, "I can’t live without you, but what are we going to do? I don’t want to live hiding who my boyfriend is from my mother..."

My head ached just thinking about it. How was I supposed to talk to my mother about this? How should I act? How would I convince her everything was okay?

At that moment, Liam kissed me again.

"We’re not going to hide anything from her," he said, his gaze, once confused, gradually regaining its usual confidence.

"But..."

"I’ll tell her," he stated solemnly. "Don’t worry, I’ll convince her."

It was absurd, but when he spoke with such confidence, there was no way I could doubt it. So I kissed him back, surrendering myself to that moment. Somehow, I knew everything would be resolved by my beloved.

I just needed to trust him and follow his lead.

"Do you need me to do anything?" I asked in a sensual whisper amidst an intense kiss.

He smiled gently, "You can wait for me in the room; if you want, wear something sexy, okay?"

"Don’t worry, I’ll be waiting for you," I murmured in his ear as sensually as I could, then surrendered to a passionate kiss once more.

Liam’s hands caressed my plump ass, prompting me to let a soft moan escape my lips. His touch was electric, sending shivers down my spine as our kiss deepened, tongues dancing in a desperate, passionate rhythm.

His fingers traced teasing patterns along my skin, slipping beneath the fabric of my clothes, making my breath hitch. And I felt my body getting hotter and hotter.

I melted into him, my body arching instinctively, craving more. His grip tightened, grabbing my ass tightly and pressing my body against his muscular chest.

A whimper escaped me as his hands explored further, his touch igniting every nerve in my body. The world outside this moment didn’t exist, there was only him.

Then I realized: I was going to climax just by kissing. My hips ground against his, seeking friction, seeking release, and he embraced me even tighter.

"L-Liam..." I moaned, my voice trembling with desire.

He chuckled darkly against my throat, his breath hot. "That’s it, baby... let me hear you."

His words sent another wave of heat through me, and I could feel my climax building, tightening low in my stomach. My legs trembled, my body clinging to his as he held me through it, his mouth never leaving mine.

When I finally came down, breathless and boneless, he pulled back just enough to gaze into my eyes, his own darkened with desire. "You’re so fucking beautiful like this," he murmured, brushing his thumb over my swollen lips.

I could only smile dazedly, still lost in the haze of pleasure. He had me completely, body, heart, and soul. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.