Always and Forever

Chapter 1

A/N: This story is the direct sequel to Always, Then and Now. If you haven't read that book yet, go there first, and then come back here!  Thank you!  Hope you enjoy!

HANNAH

"Liam!" I cried out, back arching, asy orgasm shook through me. My eyes were closed tight against the pleasure, my fingers digging into his shoulders, and a moment later, Liam came too, with a loud groan. He captured my lips in a searing kiss as our bodies shuddered with aftershocks. I slid my hands to the back of his neck and tightened my legs around him, holding him against me, inside me, as I wholeheartedly returned his kiss.

Finally, he pulled away and rested his forehead against mine, both of us smiling as we struggled to catch our breath. "I love it when you wake up excited to see me," I said with a breathless little laugh, then groaned when he pulled out of me and took care of the condom before gathering me against him again.

"Mm, I'm always excited to see you," he murmured against my throat as he licked and sucked at the pulse point there.

I closed my eyes and tipped my head back, biting my lip and sighing in pleasure at the feel of his mouth on me. Every morning had been like this since we'd finally gotten together a handful of days ago, Liam waking me up with his talented mouth and hands and body. A girl could get used to this. He was insatiable, and I found that I was too. Eight years had been a long time to go without sex, so I felt like Liam was helping me make up for lost time. I wasn't complaining.

"You know we can't spend all day in bed though," I told him, reluctantly trying to pull away, but he wasn't having it.

"I disagree." He nipped at my throat, his hand coming up to cup my breast, fingers pinching my nipple and drawing a moan from my lips. Insatiable, like I said. "As far as I'm concerned, I'd be happy to spend the rest of my life with you in this bed."

I let out a husky laugh and slid my hand up over his hard chest to the side of his neck, urging his mouth up to my own. I kissed him deeply, biting his lower lip lightly and then sliding my tongue along his. "Mm, and what about responsibilities, like work? What about Emily?" I asked against his mouth.

He groaned against my lips as he hungrily returned my kiss. "Work can suck it. I've got more than enough money to last us for the rest of our lives," he said against my lips, and I giggled against his. "Are you sure Emily's not old enough to look after herself?"

My giggle turned into a full-blown laugh, and I pulled away again to let it out. "Yeah, I'm pretty sure she still needs some help with a few things."

"Dammit." He groaned, pressing his forehead to mine again, no longer trying to draw me back into more lovemaking but also not willing to let me go either.

At that moment, a text message chimed on my phone, and I sighed. Liam looked at me curiously. "That'll be Jai, wondering where the hell I've been for the better part of the week."

"You still haven't told him about everything?" Liam asked, his eyebrows drawing together, looking both concerned and a little hurt.

I hated seeing that look on his face. Hated putting it there even more. I shook my head. "Not yet. I kind of wanted to live in our own little bubble for a bit before letting everyone else in, in case..."

"In case everything falls apart," he finished, frowning at me. He cupped my face in his hand and looked at me tenderly, sliding his thumb across my cheek. "I promise I'm not going anywhere, Sunshine. And I'm sorry for putting you through all that, for giving you even one doubt about us. I don't blame you for being unsure sometimes. I ripped the rug out from underneath you, so of course you're worried it'll happen again. All I can do is show you how much I love you, and hopefully, one day, you'll fully trust me."