BLACK GHOUL
Chapter 183: Black Lovers Tiff [2]

Chapter 183: Black Lovers Tiff [2]

Sean’s Private Lab

"Calm down Liam, she told you didn’t she," Sean said trying to reason with a frustrated Liam, he really needed to calm down, he didn’t look angry at her though, more like angry and scared.

He growled. "Why would she do something like that, what if she was taken or killed... Sean what if it was more than a bullet what if it was a bullet to her heart" he hissed both terrified and angry.

"Liam, relax for the 20th time, maybe she did what she thought was right okay" he reasons.

"What she did was a risk none of us was willing to take, she went off on her own for fucks sake!"

"Have you thought why she did that?" he asked.

Liam sighed taking his seat, he had been pacing ever since he got to Sean’s Lab.

"We had this discussion when we were in Portland, she felt the need to do more, to put herself out there, she’s so convinced that I’m carrying all the load," he said with a heavy sigh. Remembering her words and everything, he understood her perfectly well, but he told her it was okay and they were in this together.

Sean made a hmm sound, nodding in understanding.

"You know way before you met Riley, back then we were in the ghoul underground, she was more like a leader there, she oversaw what her dad couldn’t" he explained, as the memories of those days flashed within his head.

"I’m aware of that" Liam said with a sigh, how would he forget, he still played those times in his head. How Riley used to be so cold towards him, he smiled at the thought when thought of Jenna.

"Yeah but do you understand it?" he states, making Liam pause for a minute.

"What-"

"Riley is like a natural leader on her own, she always wants to do more than she can offer, she has always been that way for as long as I can remember, she never backs down from anything, its like it’s in her nature to do every possible thing she can, not just for herself but for you. The moment you told her to back down from the fight... fuck Liam you were only stirring a flame that can never be quenched" he states. He knew Riley for as long as he could remember way before Liam. That was the best way to explain her, she was tough, steadfast, and fast in action, and she was an active lady who didn’t back down for anything.

Liam gulps hard at his words.

"But how..." Liam began after taking in everything Sean said to him. All was nothing but the truth and he knew that like the back of his palm. His shaky eyes met Sean’s. There was one pressuring issue in all this. "How am I gonna protect her if I leave her in the middle of this? I’m the man, I should handle all the threats coming at us"

Sean gave a heavy sigh rising to his feet, he placed a hand on his shoulder, giving it a squeeze.

"That’s where you are wrong Liam... Riley Leah or better Riley O’Brien isn’t gonna sit still and let you do all the work" he says. He knew exactly to be so, it was inevitable. "Rather than push her away from this and protect her, which you know quite well she’s never gonna let it happen, no matter how many tiffs you guys go on about," He said like the obvious thing that would happen between the two if Liam keeps her away from this.

"Why don’t both of you work on this and protect each other, together" he adds tapping on Liam’s shoulder before walking out.

Leaving Liam to his thoughts.

***

It was mid-day but the skies were almost pitch black as the rain poured once more, along with heavy breezes and whistling winds, and striking lightning, the weather freezing cold.

Riley laid on the majestic bed, watching the well-designed wall, the lights in the room dimmed and giving a sensual atmosphere, she had no desire to watch the TV or engage in any activity, she prefer the silence and the calmness it brought, she pulled the covers more to her body feeling cold and empty, it was like her heart was plunged with a hole in it, she felt empty and lost but that feeling suddenly died down when she heard the door open, his wonderful scent filled her nose and the warmth it brought to her body straight to her core, she never stopped feeling this way any time he was close, she wondered if it would ever end not that she wanted it to, never.

She felt the bed deepen from his weight, she quickly shut her eyes closed pretending she was asleep, she didn’t have anything to say, her heart felt heavy, and she didn’t know how to face him, so she thought this was the best cause of action to take, she didn’t wanna hurt him again.

"Babe," he said.

He called her babe, at least he wasn’t pissed at her right now.. that was a good start, she hoped, but she didn’t have any intention of speaking to him, she would just have to play the safer mode. Just focus on sleeping this one out, that was the thought she had.

"Babe?" he said once more, but more softly and gently. It made her heart flutter by it, his words in that calm sweet tone were always wonderful to hear. It made her insides melt just by the sweet sound of it.

She gulps hard not daring to open her eyes and making sure her breath is steady like she is sleeping... hell her heart was beating like she ran a thousand miles, but she had to calm it down, she had to.

There was a moment of silence, she wondered if he left having not gotten an answer from her, maybe he did, at least a little space can help ease their tiff right? She felt a ting to her heart, she didn’t want him to leave.

"I know you aren’t sleeping" his deep voice sounds but this time close to her ears.

And crap... she almost moved but kept herself in check not daring to, or her little pretend will be over too soon. She heard him make a Hmm sound, she felt a glint of amusement in the tone.

"So that’s how you wanna play it," he said huskily, closer to her ear this time, she could feel his warm breath on her neck making her shiver.... oops... she prayed and hoped he would believe it was from the cold or he had already caught her and was playing along.... yes playing along... she would see how this goes, it was childish but still she wanted to see the end of it, she stayed still. Being as stubborn as she was.

A smile found Liam’s lips, she was stubborn alright and he would play along.

"Let’s see how long you will last," he said faintly, almost too faintly that she couldn’t hear but thanks to the enhanced hearing she did.

She almost gasps when she felt his hand on her bare legs, oh the feeling, she missed it, it was warm against her skin and pleasant, like an imprint she never wants leaving her skin, the sparks merely flying at her sides and the shivers it brought in, was an ardent feeling she didn’t want to stop. Liam’s hands and touch were always electrifying. Lucky her, she was on her silk nightie... everywhere was exposed to his touch, only for him. And she carved so badly for it, it was like being starved for a long time until you get something to eat.

In the nail-biting silence, his hand moved to caress her lap like he owned the body like he owned every inch of her... he most certainly did!

She bit her lip to hide back a moan that was threatening to roll off her lips, she had to stay still, so that this little game can go on.. yes this has most certainly turned into a game. She ached for his touch, it took every bit of her not to beg him for more.

As if sensing her silent plea his hand went further, then moved between her thighs.... crap, no panties... Why should she? Her heart was slamming loudly in her chest almost like she couldn’t breathe, was it just her or was everywhere now hot rather than the cold atmosphere it was just a moment ago, she felt his hand move once more and she then heard him chuckle deeply.

"I thought you said you were on your period," he said in beaming amusement.

Oh he knew she lied then why was he bringing it up as if he believed her, he was teasing her right now... he always loved teasing her and she had a feeling more teasing was coming... How long will she last?