Chapter 90 Lilith’s Stash
Vanessa pulled up into her driveway, shutting off the engine with a tired sigh. The entire day had been exhausting, from the gunfight to dealing with Josh at the station. She just wanted to get some rest, but as she stepped inside, she saw Liam sitting on the couch, staring into the flickering flames of the fireplace. A bottle of wine rested in his hand, half-empty, and his expression was unreadable.
The moment he noticed her, his gaze lifted, locking onto hers. A slow smile spread across his face as he stood up and walked towards her. Vanessa’s heart pounded unexpectedly, and she quickly averted her gaze.
"I was waiting for you before I left," Liam said, his voice smooth yet firm. "Wanted to say thanks. For the clothes, the medical supplies, and for, well... everything." He glanced down at himself, tugging at the shirt she had given him. It fit him perfectly, and she didn’t even know why that made her feel a little warm inside.
"It’s nothing," she said quickly, waving her hand dismissively. "Just returning the favor."
Liam’s smile didn’t fade. Instead, he did something that caught Vanessa completely off guard. He stepped forward, opened his arms, and pulled her into a warm, firm hug. Vanessa stiffened at first, completely stunned. The scent of his cologne mixed with the faint traces of blood and gunpowder still lingering on him, but beneath all that, he smelled like something uniquely... Liam.
Her heart raced, and her hands hovered uncertainly before she hesitantly placed them against his back. It felt oddly... nice.
After a few seconds, Liam pulled away, looking at her with an amused smirk as he said, "Goodbye for now."
Vanessa blinked, her face slightly flushed. "Where... where are you going?" she asked, her voice coming out steadier than she expected.
Liam only grinned, that devilish smirk that sent chills down her spine. "Watch the news tomorrow morning," he said. "You’ll know."
Vanessa frowned, instantly suspicious. Was he going to cause trouble? Before she could protest, he was already gone, slipping out into the night like a ghost.
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