Chapter 14

She grabbed her clutch and went to answer the door. Liam stood in the doorway holding one pink rose and flashing his sexy smile. His eyes went wide as he took her in.

“You are stunning, Maggie!” he whispered hoarsely.

She blushed at his words. “Thank you…”

She let him in, and he turned and looked at her intently, feeling himself get hard.

“I have changed my mind! Let’s order in and stay here! I will have you for dinner instead,” he said as he pulled her close and started kissing her neck.

She was quickly losing control as he started to taste her skin. It took a herculean effort to push him back.

“Oh no! You are taking me out to show off this dress!” she demanded, looking at him and smiling.

Liam groaned. “Fine then let’s go. I am giving you fair warning; I will ~not~ be able to keep my hands off you!”

She smiled and opened the door. Liam followed her out and she closed and locked the door. He took her hand, kissed it, and walked her down to the elevator.

As they waited, he leaned in and kissed her gently. She was melting as he ran his tongue over her lips. They pulled apart as the doors opened and he walked them in, still holding her hand.

Maggie’s heart was pounding as they reached the ground floor. Liam led her to his car. She stopped in front of the very shiny black convertible Corvette. It looked brand new.

“Seriously? How many cars do you have?” she asked in awe.

“Well, I have a BMW sedan, the Audi SUV you were in the other night, this one—my new baby, and an Escalade for when my family comes to visit.”

“Is that all?” she asked with a roll of her eyes.

“God, I love your cheeky mouth! Yes, that’s it!”

He opened the door for her and helped her in. He went over to his side and started the sports car. The roar of the engine screamed fast and expensive.

She looked at him as he pulled out of the spot and put his hand on her leg as they drove away.

“You mentioned your family visiting before. Do they come over often?”

“They usually come twice a year, once in the summer and once in the fall. I try to go in the spring, but that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes I go for Christmas, but it depends on work.”

Maggie envied that he had a family that cared for him. She could tell as he talked about them that they were close-knit despite the distance.

He kept his hand on her leg and ever so gently rubbed his thumb on her skin. Just that simple gesture was making her a pile of nerves.

She had no idea how she was going to get through a meal in public like this.

Liam knew he was winding her up and putting her on edge, but it was having the same effect on him. The tightness in his pants was very uncomfortable while he was driving.

He was never more thrilled to see a building in his life as he pulled up to one of his favorite Italian restaurants and into the valet line.

The young man went around to the driver’s side and took his spot as Liam got out and helped Maggie out of the car.

She smiled at him as he laced his fingers through hers and walked inside to the maître d’. Liam knew him and was shown his favorite table by the open-air patio where they could see the ocean.

It was an amazing view, and Maggie was in awe as she looked around the room. Liam pulled out her chair and helped her sit, letting his fingers linger on her neck and shoulders.

She had to clench her thighs together to try and subdue the tingling whenever he touched her.

Liam had no idea how they did it, but they survived dinner without spontaneously combusting. It was the longest two hours of their lives. The flirting between them was unreal.

Maggie was positive that everyone in the restaurant could see and feel the sexual tension.

When he asked if she was ready or needed more wine, she declined and said she was ready to go. Liam walked her back to the valet station. He never took his hand off the small of her back.

While they were waiting for his car he whispered in her ear, “Do I get to come in for dessert?”

She smiled, not saying a word. He smirked at her as the car came around and she slid in the seat, with her dress riding up a little, revealing more leg.

Liam groaned as he walked around and got behind the wheel. As he drove, she tried to make small talk with him but they both knew they were playing games. It just made the buildup more intense.

He pulled in and they walked to the elevator. As soon as the doors closed, he pulled her to him and kissed her deeply. She couldn’t hold out any longer and just melted.

The doors opened and they walked out of the elevator and down the hall to her door, kissing the whole way. They arrived, pulling away for just a minute as she fumbled in her purse to find the keys.

She was trying to unlock the door when Liam pushed her hair aside and started kissing her neck and shoulders. Maggie’s eyes rolled back in her head as she felt his lips on her.

“I am never going to get the door open if you keep doing that, Liam,” Maggie whispered urgently.

Liam chuckled and pulled back just long enough to unlock the deadbolt. He followed her in, closing the door behind him.

He grabbed her arm and pulled her to him, kissing her again. She moaned as he flipped their positions so she was leaning against the door, a quivering mess.