Strong (Book 2 in the No Control series)

Chapter 2

Liam and I are back in London at Louis' charity event. It's a Cinderella ball for sick children. I watch with an overflowing heart as Louis and Liam greet the little princes and princesses. They both are so adorable with the kids.

I feel a tug on my dress. I look down to see two of the cutest princesses ever. I bend down to visit with them. "Your dress looks just like Cinderella's." They say.

"Why thank you, she's my favorite princess."

"Ours as well." They both say excitedly.

"Well then that automatically makes us best friends, doesn't it?" I ask.

They both smile and jump up and down. "Yes, yes!"

We share an extensive conversation about which is better, animated Cinderella, or live action.

I look up to see Liam watching me. His beautiful brown eyes absolutely sparkling with love. He mouths "I love you" to me. I mouth back to him "I love you more".

"Who's that?" The girls ask me.

"That's my Prince Charming." I say. They both giggle.

My new best friends run off to get their faces painted, telling me they will see me later.

Liam makes his way over to me. "My princess." He says as he slides his arm around my back, kissing my cheek. I touch his face. "My prince."

During the auction, Liam and Louis are bidding against each other. The "loser" having to get his face painted. My hearts swells as I watch Liam lose on purpose. This man is too good to be true.

Later I watch as Liam gets his face painted. He's surrounded by little princesses watching him. He is incredibly sweet with all of them. My mind wanders to thoughts of our future children. I can picture Liam with our daughter, letting her paint his nails, having a tea party with her and her loads of stuffed animals. I know he will be an amazing father. My heart is bursting with love for him. I'm having some other feelings as well.

After the event, at Liam's car, I tell him. "Liam, you were so adorable with those kids. You are going to be such a good dad." I push him against the car. "And I've never wanted you more than I do right now."

He smirks. "Really?"

My breathing is labored. "Yes, Liam. Now."

Now?" He asks, biting his lip.

I look at the Lamborghini. "Yes, now."

Liam gets in the driver's side. I look around, then climb on top of him.

He pulls the straps of my dress down as we kiss. As my tongue explores his mouth, my hands explore his body. He runs his hands through my hair, kissing me, and biting my lip. We both freeze as there's a knock on the glass. I somehow manage to get into the passenger's seat while Liam puts his jacket in his lap.

He rolls down the window, Louis pops his head in. "Haha. What are you two doing?" Louis asks.

"Nothing." Liam says.

Louis laughs. "Ya sure, mate. That's why Liz has your face paint all over her and you're both breathing heavy."

Liam and I look at each other, I blush.

"Thanks again for coming, Payno." Louis walks away laughing.