Chapter 11. I Love You
Before I know what I'm doing, I close the distance between us, my breath hitching as our bodies near. I lean in, my heart pounding in my chest, and press my lips against his. Liam's eyes widen, a flicker of surprise flashing through them as he backs away slightly. For a moment, panic seizes me—I fear I've made a mistake. But it's just a momentary shock. His eyes soften, and he stiffens briefly before his arms wrap around my waist, pulling me closer with a sense of urgency. He kisses me first, and I melt into him.
The moment his lips touch mine, a dizzying sensation washes over me. This is so familiar, and I've missed it more than I realised. Why did I ever want to stop this?
His hand weaves into my hair, fingers tangling in the strands as the kiss deepens. My kne
