Strength to Find Her Way

Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Quinn POV

I had to use the time while Liam was in the bathroom to psych myself up for my plan. It was already in motion and I just needed to follow through with the rest. I'd changed into some silk pajamas Suze had stuffed into my suitcase before we left.

What I'd initially thought was annoying, was definitely going to help me out tonight. The shorts were short and the tank top left very little to the imagination. It was a teal color with lace along the edges. I wasn't necessarily trying to seduce Liam but I was definitely trying to distract him.

He turned the water off in the shower and I steadied my breathing. I only needed to do this a little longer until I had an opening to leave. Liam stepped out of the bathroom and as soon as his eyes met mine, I knew this would work. I could see him trying not to linger too long on my body but it was no use. He slowly dragged his eyes up my legs and then to my chest. They rested there a moment longer before meeting my eyes again.

He cleared his throat, "Quinn, erm, did you get new pajamas?"

I giggled at his hesitance. "Suze picked them out for me when we went shopping the other day," I replied coolly. "What do you think?"

"They're...uh...nice...yeah, nice," he replied before making his way towards the bed.

I shimmied under the covers, leaving only my upper half exposed. "Come to bed," I said.

He hesitated slightly before joining me under the covers. He seemed shy almost. This was not how I expected this to go. I would need to make the first move. I turned so I was on my knees next to him.

"Liam," I called his name.

He turned towards me and I could see his pupils dilated. He was trying so hard not to overstep his boundaries. I appreciated that but this was one time I needed him to let loose a little.

I shuffled towards him before bringing one leg over his thighs and straddling his lap. I leaned forward so I was just beside his ear. I drew his earlobe between my lips before tugging slightly. I felt him shiver beneath me.

"Kiss me," I cooed.

I felt Liam's hands on my hips a moment later, the sensation of him touching me still so new. It felt so right to be in his arms but I knew this was all for a purpose. I could not be distracted. I pulled my face back to look in his eyes and I saw the hunger there.

Not a moment later, his lips were on mine. His breathing was ragged and I could sense his wolf at the surface. His lips were like a drug to me. Now that I'm truly starting to accept him, I feel what he does to me. I'd put a wall up before but now I'm starting to really understand what it's like to want your mate in the rawest sense.

He pulled my lower lip into his mouth, sucking hard before grazing his teeth across it. I moaned at the sensation that went straight to my groin. This is intoxicating. His tongue gently reached out to stroke mine and we spent a few minutes just exploring each other's mouths. He tasted so good. I'd never tasted anything as good as what Liam tasted like.

I was starting to lose my focus as I felt his hands move up my back. I knew momentarily he'd realize I wasn't wearing a bra. As I felt his hands reach my upper back, he stilled.

"Fuck, Quinn," he groaned. "What are you doing to me?"

I reached forward and ran my hands up his abdomen to his chest, tracing every dip along the way. He moaned at the sensation. I loved the feeling of his skin against mine.