Ruby staggered back, her breath ragged, wiping blood from the corner of her mouth. Liam stood opposite her, his jaw tight, the rain soaking them both. His fists were still clenched, but he wasn't advancing. Not anymore.
"Why don't you just finish it?" she spat, her voice sharp but trembling.
Liam's eyes burned into hers. "Because you don't want me to."
Her laugh was bitter, broken. "Don't flatter yourself."
"Then stop looking at me like that," he growled, stepping closer.
"Like what?"
"Like you'd rather kill me or kiss me."
The air between them buzzed, heavy and charged. Ruby's heart pounded as he closed the space between them, his hand brushing hers.
"You don't know me," she whispered, though her voice lacked conviction.
"I know enough," Liam said, his voice rough, his gaze locked on hers.
For a moment, neither moved, their breath mingling in the cold air. Then, without warning, Ruby grabbed the front of his shirt and yanked him forward. Their lips met in a collision of anger and need, the kiss desperate, violent, and all-consuming.
When they finally broke apart, gasping for air, Liam's hand cupped her jaw, his thumb brushing her cheek.
"Still hate me?" he murmured.
Ruby's lips curved into a dangerous smile. "Shut up, Liam."
And she pulled him in again.
~Completed~
"Why are you being so shy?" He whispered. "I've seen, kissed, tasted every inch of your body. There is nothing to hide."
I averted my eyes feeling heat in my cheeks and hoping that he could not feel it under his fingers. He made a frustrated noise then ducked down and pressed a kiss to the base of my jaw. The fingers previously on my cheek were now tilting my head back.
"Scarlett Summer," he said into my ear, "sometimes you are the most infuriating person I have ever met."
"I'm sorry." I whispered.
"God, why are you apologizing? It is me who should be sorry for all of the unspeakable thoughts in my mind pertaining to you. You know I was not kidding when I said I was a dominating person. I know you've experienced it first-hand. I'm too rough with you I know that. You're just so, so breakable." He whispered the last part in my ear with so much behind it.
"Sometimes I think I want to break you. Just shatter you into tiny pieces." His voice was shaky as he made his confession.
"Do it then." I challenged with guile, devoid of self-preservation.
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Scarlett has got some issues to say the least. She lives her life in her past and she is always waiting to die. There are a few things she enjoys, like her family, but even they are a compilation of bad memories and sore spots of her past. Roman enters her life through her brother-in-law, and also ex-boyfriend, and forces just about everything to change. Love is the last she wanted.
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There are some mature or triggering themes. Please be cautious and look at my tags to ensure that you are comfortable with the content. Much love xoxo -Lyse