The Challenge | BOOK 2

16 - The Dinner

What do you guys think will happen at this diner with Alison and Henry? Something good?

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I rushed towards the door, scolding myself for taking so long in the shower. I brushed past Jenny and Ezra who both waved goodbye to me. I got to the door and pulled it open, rushing out. I was late already, seeing as I was supposed to meet Liam at his cabin so we could walk over to Henry's place together.

I pulled the door shut behind me and continued down the stairs of the porch before I smashed into someone and almost knocked myself off my feet. I stumbled and looked up.

It was Liam.

He grabbed my waist and steadied me, and then smiled warmly at me. I grinned up at him as he planted a kiss on my forehead. He took a step back from me, his eyes gazing up and down, looking over every part of me.

"You look beautiful," he told me. The heat in my cheeks made me laugh. Even the smallest things he did still had an affect on me. I loved it.

I was wearing a dress. It was too hot for jeans, so I decided on a cute black slip on dress. I didn't want to dress up too nicely, because it was only dinner with Henry. I didn't like him enough to dress up.

"You didn't scrub up too bad yourself. Is that new cologne that I smell?" I smiled at him and tilted my head. Liam laughed at me and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me close.

Liam chuckled some more as we walked. I wanted nothing more than to disappear with him for the rest of my life. I'd have no problem if I just packed up my bags and left everything. As long as Liam was with me, I'd be okay.

If things got bad, I knew I wouldn't be able to stay. I wasn't going to put myself through that pain and torture again. Once things got too bad, I wasn't going to stick around.

Who knew when that would be anyway? Maybe all hell would break loose once I told everyone the truth about Henry.

Maybe they'd all hate me. What if they didn't want me around anymore?

I'd leave. I hated to admit it, but I would. Staying and letting my world fall apart wasn't something I wanted to go through again.

It took me much too long to piece myself back together.

"Liam, I love you," I told him quickly. We stopped outside of Henry's front door. Liam turned to face me and he frowned.

My chest was aching a little. I felt uncomfortable and anxious.

"Promise me that you'll always do the right thing," I said to him softly. Liam's eyes softened as he stared down at me. I prayed that my heart wouldn't break.

I loved Liam too much to ruin his life.

"Always," Liam told me as he cupped my face with his warm hands.

His lips were soft and warm on mine. It was wonderful and magical as he kissed me, held me and touched me. I wanted nothing more than to be with him. I wanted peace, because I knew that it would make everything that Liam and I had so much better.

When Liam pulled away, he gave me a look before he rung the doorbell to Henry's house. He took my hand and then pulled me close.

The door opened and I was greeted by an excited Melissa. She grinned at Liam and I and almost bursted with excitement as she but back a squeal and pulled us inside.

"Young ones, I'm so glad you're here!" Melissa said as she kissed Liam and I's cheeks. I felt her buzzing with Alpha energy and I immediately assumed that she had the witches changing her scent.