Chapter 160

Liam's strong arms caged Evelyn against the bed, his heated gaze burning into hers. His throat worked as he swallowed hard, the air between them thick with unspoken desire.

"Let me up," Evelyn whispered, her voice trembling.

"Oh, Evie..." Liam's deep voice curled around her like smoke, rich with need.

Hearing the intimate nickname, Evelyn's pulse skyrocketed. Every nerve in her body buzzed with anticipation. She knew exactly what he wanted.

Before she could protest, Liam closed the distance, capturing her lips in a searing kiss. A soft gasp escaped her, and he took advantage, deepening the kiss with possessive hunger.

The intensity left Evelyn dizzy. She melted into the sensation, her fingers tangling in his hair as she surrendered.

Liam tilted her head, his fingers threading through her silken strands as he kissed her harder. Their breaths mingled, the room growing hazy with passion. Evelyn's quiet moans only fueled Liam's desire, his lips trailing down her throat, making her knees weaken.

When his hand slid beneath her shirt, reality crashed over Evelyn. Her heart hammered as she stared at the ceiling. She caught his wrist firmly. "Liam, we can't."

He froze, desire warring with restraint. With a ragged breath, he pulled back, burying his face in the crook of her neck.

"But I need you, Evie," he rasped, his voice rough with longing.

Heat flooded Evelyn's cheeks. The hard press of his body against hers sent a thrill of fear through her.

"I—I'm scared," she admitted shakily.

Liam let out a dark chuckle. She could have just said she wasn't ready—not given him such a flimsy excuse.

He doubted someone with her past experiences would truly fear intimacy. Even with amnesia, desire didn't just vanish.

Propped above her, Liam brushed his lips against her ear. "Don't worry. I'm clean. You're safe with me."

Evelyn blurted, "Me too."

Liam smirked, pressing a kiss to her neck. His warm breath sent shivers down her spine. "I know. I trust you."

His lips lingered, teasing. Evelyn squirmed. "What are you doing?"

"Picking up where we left off," he murmured, fingers working at her buttons.