EMILY Liam looked at me softly, and I wondered what he could be thinking about at that moment. Did he wish to leave me in the lurch or something? That would hurt so much, but at the same time, I would have to bear it. His lips slid open, and he closed them right back before placing a hand over my cheeks. It caused my breathing to be all over the place at that very moment. Liam sighed suddenly and flicked his thumb at my lips, caressing them a bit. What was he doing? Before I could say another word, he lowered his lips to mine and kissed me so passionately that I couldn’t even think anymore. I weakly returned the kiss, pressing my lips against his. I could feel his hand move into my hair as he tweaked it ever so lightly. "Liam..." I whispered softly. He pulled back at once. And, thoug

