Page 68 of Without Fault

He pulls the blanket off and looks me dead in the eyes. “I’m not letting you near my car with the way you drive.”

I’m offended, but there’s no time to argue. “Fine, then please drive me to the animal shelter.”

He stares at me for two whole seconds before turning back around.

“Liam! Get up.” I pull his arm, but he pulls away from my touch like I just burned him.

“You’re going to yank my arm out of its damn socket. Don’t fuckingpullme.”

My hands go up at the way he glares at me. “Sorry.”

He rolls his eyes before sitting up straight.

“Please drive me, Liam. I’d call my brothers, but they–”

“Alright.” He stands from the bed, and I somehow just remember he’s naked. My eyes slowly scan his body, and every inch of his body is covered in ink. I shake my head, turn on my heels, and rush into the living room to get his clothes. When I make it back to my room, he isn’t there, so I hurry into the bathroom.

He’s still naked, and I have no clue how he stands there, brushing his teeth with my spare toothbrush inzeroshame.

“You’re staring.”

I blink, and when he wipes his mouth, he has a smile on his face. I study him for a breath, and I feel my shock pass as I try to memorize the way his lips curve.

“You’re still staring.”

“You have such a pretty smile.”

His face is stone cold again just as the words leave my mouth.

“You should smile more.”

“I’ll think about it.”

I shake my head at his bored tone but smile anyway before placing his clothes on the counter. “Please hurry.”

“Mhm.”

I leave him to get dressed as I pace the living room impatiently. When he walks out, he heads for the kitchen, and I stare at him dumbfounded as he opens my cabinets.

“Why don’t you have any real food in here?” He opens another cabinet, and I think I lose my mind.

“LIAM!”

He turns so fast, he’s a blur. His eyes widen as he searches me. “Why are you yelling?”

“We have togo!”

“Okay!” He walks out of the kitchen, and I hurry to the door. “Jesus Christ, you’redramatic.”

I tap my foot impatiently as I wave for the door.

“I am not about to run, Sage. Calm–”

“Do not tell me to calm down. They are about to kill three innocent kittens, and you’re taking your sweet time like you don’t care!” I pull his hand when he’s within reach, but he immediately snatches it away.

“What did I tell you about pulling me like that?”

I ignore him as I head for the stairs, and when I turn, he’s at the freakingelevator. I open my mouth, but he’s already making his way towards me.

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