All Chapters of LOVE ME OR BURN: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I have pure ecstasy running through my veins right now. I feel like I can do anything. I knew Liam had a weak spot for me, but I NEVER pictured breaking his skin in his own fucking strip club.I gave Stella a hug when I ran back from the stage. She was so happy for me. She was talking some fast Italian I didn't understand a lick of, but her face was all joy.After I changed back into my minidress and fixed my messed up hair, I went to greet the others again.They are in the places I left them. Liam is still sitting the same. I can see his excitement has already died down too."There's that stripper we ordered!!" Nathaniel announces, causing everyone to turn to me.They suddenly start clapping and cheering.Liam doesn't. He is too busy eyeing me down."Where the hell did you learn to do that?" Leon asks."I needed a hobby to do while I was alone all day in my apartment, so I chose pole dancing.""And the lap dance?" Bruno asks like he is interrogating me."Well that was all me sweetie.

Liam decided that it was best we went home early. His father's plans became his only priority. Hayes and Jax were kind enough to finish up some stuff he still had to do in Italy.We get home at 9:30 PM. Nobody is tired. We are all jet lagged again. We could be up until dawn.As soon as we entered the apartment, the four of them started making calls. They need to track down Mr. Luca. I just sit patiently while they discuss.After about fifteen minutes of searching, they get three leads. Nathaniel goes to the first location, so Leon and Bruno go to the second. That leaves me and Liam to go to the third spot. Alone.I change into a baggy black t-shirt and cargo pants. I make sure to keep the knife Nathaniel gave me in my pocket. I wish I had kept it with me last week during the fight.I met Liam at the elevator. He has on almost the same thing as me, but he has a heavy jacket.Ever since he found out about his dad, he's been distant. After everyone left the hot tub, he stayed there for a

Liam has been making plans all week. He calls me his greatest weapon because he's never seen a man reject my seduction. Not even he can.Now we are in the SUV, on our way to one of the scariest moments of my life. I have on a small silver dress, black heels, and a lacey gray mask. He made us all pick ones that hid our face enough.Nathaniel is in a simple grid suit. He knew his style fit the venue a little too well, so he had to tone it down. He has a black mask with a white rhombus outlining one eye.After I saw Liam earlier though, all bets were off. He has on a black suit and shirt with the first three buttons undone. His silver chain matches his cross earrings. He chose an interesting leather mask with simple embroidery. The eye cutouts fit his angled ones perfectly.The address we arrive at is a fancy hotel. They have valet parking at the front. We got out and Liam hands over the keys.After entering, we follow red arrows taped to the floor down into the basement. There is a lin

I was so tired after the pain last night that I slept until 1 p.m. When we got home I ran up to the shower and finally washed his lingering touch off of me. I was exhausted to the point that I fell asleep in my towel.I threw on a hoodie and sweats to go downstairs. Nathaniel is making a sandwich in the kitchen. I sit down on a stool at the island across from him."Look who's finally up." He says.I remain quiet. I'm not in a joking mood."You want one?"I look at what he's making the sandwich with.He's got turkey, lettuce, tomato, and surprisingly not American cheese."Yeah..." I say.He gives me the first sandwich he made, and turns to the fridge to get me a cup of water. I feel like shit, but this warms my heart. I haven't been cared for like this since my mom died.After giving me my water, he begins to make another sandwich. I start to eat the one he gave me."I'm going to the warehouse in an hour. You should come with me."I don't really want to go out in public, but lounging a

I haven't been grocery shopping since I was living on my own. Liam and Nathaniel needed my best input to make a good batch of brownies for a dinner party. We were just getting ready to check out, but I feel like an item is missing."What's wrong?" Nathaniel asks."We are missing something..." I say.I look through the cart and compare it to the list. Then I finally notice what's wrong."Oh it's the walnuts! We forgot them."Liam rolls his eyes, "I'll go get them.""Thank you." I smile.Nathaniel and I pull the cart to the side and wait."It feels so weird being back in here." I say."Why is that?""I don't know. It all just feels so... normal.""I guess so. I kind of lost the lining between what's normal or not.""Yeah..."Liam is taking forever with these walnuts. We are just looking around the store now."Some girls are walking towards us." Nat says, looking behind me."What?" I ask.I spin around and feel my anxiety spike. I can't believe what I am seeing. My school friends are wa