Chapter Twenty-One #2
We talk for the next couple hours. She tells me about her day and her first week back to school, and I complain about how boring stakeouts can be.
The night ends with us laughing and kissing.
It’s times like these I wish even more that things could be different.
I want the world to know Maddie Corrigan is mine and that we’re together.
I can’t risk losing her, but it’s only a matter of time before Victoria’s games ruin my life for good.
The following week, our routine remains the same.
Sneaking around between our schedules and texting when we can.
Victoria continues to be on my ass, reminding me about going to Vegas and playing the doting husband.
It makes me fucking sick, but I’m putting up with her bullshit for only one reason—to keep Maddie safe.
The lies and threats that get thrown my way are weak, but I’ll amuse Victoria until I can walk away from this shitshow.
Maddie
I’m starving! I wasn’t able to get a snack between classes. Would you mind stopping somewhere for me after you pick me up?
It still angers me that someone took advantage and sold her a stolen car.
She saved all her money and then ended up with nothing.
Though I offered her my truck to drive since I have the Mercedes, we decided it’s too risky with Johnny’s men watching.
I don’t want them following her or anywhere near her.
I don’t mind taking her to school or picking her up when she’s finished, but I hate that she’s unable to leave during her long breaks to rest or get food.
Liam
Of course, sweetheart. Wherever you wanna go. I’ll be in the parking lot in 10.
But it’s gonna cost you
Maddie
Way to take advantage of a desperate, hungry woman!
Liam
You were begging me to take advantage of you in the shower this morning.
Maddie
Hmm, I don’t remember that. Must’ve blocked it out.
Instead of typing out a response, I send her a picture of my hard cock.
Liam
Maybe this’ll help your memory loss?
Maddie
Jesus. Well, now Joel has a visual too.
Liam
Seriously? Keep your phone to yourself, woman.
Maddie
I did! He peeked over and got an eyeful.
Liam
Tell him it’s a guy from your stupid dating app.
Maddie
Don’t worry, I did. Then I explained I was breaking it off because the sex was mediocre. Then the teacher yelled at us for laughing. Oops. See you in 10!
I growl, shaking my head.
When she finally gets in the truck, I pin her with my eyes.
“What?”
“Mediocre?” I arch a brow.
Maddie giggles. “Don’t feel bad, Hulk. Joel says it’s perfectly normal for guys to be nervous and not be able to perform their best sometimes.”
Rolling my eyes, I grunt. “Remind me to thank Joel the next time I see him. With my fist.”
I take Maddie to get some food, but instead of going home afterward, I drive us to a used car dealership. I still have ten grand saved from when I tried to pay back the O’Learys, but now that it’s been forgiven, I can spend it on Maddie.
“What’re we doing?” she asks, glances around.
“Picking out a car for you.” I park my truck, then walk around to her door and open it. “Come on.”
“Wait, what?” She yanks on my hand. “What do you mean?”
“You need a car, baby. I have to go to Vegas next week and won’t be able to drive you around. Plus, I hate that you don’t have a reliable form of transportation. This way, you can drive home between your classes and after work.”
“Liam, I can’t let you do this.”
“Why not?”
“I-I don’t know. It just seems like a big deal.” She stutters over her words.
Maddie and I give each other shit a lot, even still being in a relationship, but the way she’s looking at me now—like I hung the moon for her—gives me the slightest hope that I’m not fucking this whole thing up between us.
I tilt her chin and wink since I can’t kiss her. “Let me do this for you. C’mon.”
She finally agrees and starts browsing. Three test drives and two hours later, Maddie picks out a cherry red Chevy Cruze that’s perfect for her. I teach her all about the ethical ways of buying a car and make sure everything is put in her name.
“What should I tell Sophie?” Maddie asks over the phone.
I’m driving my truck behind her and she’s testing out her car’s Bluetooth.
“What if you tell her I cosigned for a loan and you’re gonna be making the monthly payments on it?”
“I haven’t been working that much, but I don’t think she’ll ask for specifics either. I’ll say you helped me get approved and that I plan to teach more classes to afford it.”
She hasn’t said anything, but having to sneak behind her sister’s back and lying is getting to her. As soon as everything goes back to normal, we’ll tell Sophie the truth together.
“Yeah, I’ll even add in that I did it so I didn’t have to keep picking up her pain in the ass sister.”
“Ha! So funny.”
For once, I don’t see Johnny’s guys following me and wonder if Victoria finally got her father to back off. It gives me hope I’ll have my privacy back. “Hey, turn at the next intersection.”
“What, why?” she asks, putting on her blinker.
“Just trust me.” I follow behind her, then give more directions until we’re in a secluded parking lot behind a bunch of trees. Luckily, it’s already dark out, but I still double-check to make sure we’re alone. “Now lock your car and get in here.”
I quickly jump into my back seat, and when she opens the door, she smirks as she locks it behind her.
“Are you gonna make one of my fantasies come true?” She sets her things down on the passenger side before hopping over the seat.
“That depends. What fantasy are we talking about?”
“Truck sex.” She straddles my lap and rocks against my cock that’s already hard for her. “Most of my friends in high school were doing it in backseats, and I always felt left out.” She pouts, sticking out her lower lip in the most adorable way possible.
“You poor thing,” I say, brushing her hair behind her ear. “Let’s fix that, shall we?”
There are no other vehicles around, so when Maddie rides me fast and hard, we can be as loud as we want. I suck on her delicious tits, and she bounces on my dick until we both come.