Undercover Love (Draft 1)

Chapter Thirteen

This is Liam's club? 

          That was not in his file.

          Adriano leads us through the main floor of the club and my eyes dart across the people drinking and dancing like they've got no cares in the world. A song I've never heard before is blaring through the speakers, causing my heart to pound in time with the beat. 

          My feet vibrate with each step as the bass seems to surround us. The machines stationed around the building, billow out tufts of thick smoke that illuminates in time with the neon lights flashing around the dancefloor and bar, momentarily disorientating me.

          The club smells like a mix of alcohol, sweat and bad decisions, reminding me of exactly why this was never my scene. 

          Adriano keeps his arm through mine as he pulls us through the crowd and up a red carpeted staircase. We pass a security guard who nods his head at us and opens the door to let us through.

          I'm about to ask him where we are going when I hear the familiar laughs of Liam and Matteo over the, now muffled, music.

          "Stay behind me until Liam comes over. We all want to see his reaction to your dress." he whispers before stepping in front of me as we walk further into the room.

          Nodding, even though he can't see me, I follow closely behind him. Of course they all wanted to see his reaction to the dress; it seems like everyone but me wants to see it.

          God... I need a drink.

          "Hey man, you're here," I hear Liam's voice over Adriano's shoulder, making my body tense in anticipation. "Why are you hiding my woman behind you?" He asks, trying to peak around but Adriano steps in front of him before he gets chance.

          "Close your eyes, stronzo. She worked very hard on her appearance and we want it to be a surprise." Adriano orders him. I hear Matteo cheer in agreement, causing Liam to let out an agitated groan.

          He must have listened to them, as a second later, Adriano moves away and joins the other guys on one of the sofas.

          While his eyes are still closed, I take the time to take in Liam's attire. He's in his usual black suit, but this time his white shirt is unbuttoned and showing off the top half of his chest. Even unbuttoned, the fabric still strains against his muscles, accentuating his size. 

          Stop it, Tia, before you start drooling like a dog.

          I reprimand myself and lower my gaze to the maroon carpet below my feet. I hear Matteo telling Liam he can open his eyes and I suck in a breath.

          I hear him mumble something to himself before his feet come into view with mine. He places a finger under my chin and raises my head to face him. I once again forget how to breathe as I see the intensity in his eyes.

          "Sei mozzafiato, amore mio." He breathes as he rakes his eyes over my body once again, making me shudder under his gaze.

          "What does that mean?" I whisper, my lungs suddenly remembering their purpose.

          "I said that you look breathtaking, my love." He smiles, moving his finger from my chin to my bottom lip. He carefully runs his finger over the deep red lipstick that coats it, making me pull it back between my teeth. He lets out a deep groan and leans forward to breathe into my ear. "Don't do that again, tesoro, unless you want me to bite it for you." He practically growls, nipping my lobe before moving back and flashing me a devastating smile that makes my heart leap.