Treasured (Embracing Series Book 1) by Delisa Lynn Read Free Book Online Page A

as having parents. I wouldn’t know what to do without my parents or my brother.
    We stay on that couch all night. I lie in his arms and cry with him. I can tell this man has a wonderful heart and so much love to give.
    The next morning we walk along the beach. The way the sunrise looks in the morning is beautiful.
    “I guess we better get back home,” Liam says.
    “I could stay here forever,” I reply.
    The drive back is very relaxing. He drives and I talk about my family and childhood. He knows almost everything about me already. He smiles and listens the entire way home, not letting go of my hand.
     
    ***
     
    I awake to Addison sitting on the foot of my bed, shaking me. “Wake up! Are you going to Lulu’s party tonight?”
    “When is it, Ads?” I ask, then realize she said tonight. I've been so tired since staying out with Liam a few nights ago. My mind has been all over the place.
    She giggle-snorts. “I just told you, it’s tonight. God, you are so dense when you wake up.”
    “Bitch…yes, I’ll go. Let me see what Liam is doing,” I say, grabbing my phone from my nightstand.
     
    Me: Hey handsome, you want to go to a party with me? ;)
     
    Liam: I would go anywhere with you, beautiful.
     
    Me: I’ll pick you up around seven-ish?
     
    Liam: No…I’ll pick you up. You know I like my car better…
     
    Me: So do I. ;)
     
    “So, what’s that smile for? Are you banging my cousin?” She laughs.
    “What? No, stop it,” I say, getting out of the bed. “Let’s go get lunch and see a movie. I’m going to miss you so much.”
    “Yeah, and I don’t have the hots for your brother.” She rolls her eyes and hugs me. “Take a shower, then we'll grab lunch. I need a new outfit for tonight.”
    “Of course you do.” I laugh. “Isn’t that a new outfit?”
    “This? Umm…no, I’ve had it.” She winks. “Now shower, I want food, woman,” she says, throwing a pillow at me.
    “Kay, I’m going.”
     
    ***
     
    Liam picks me up around seven o’clock. He looks so good. He’s wearing a pair of jeans with holes in the knees, a black, V-neck T-shirt, and a pair of black boots. His hair is messy on top. I would love to just run my fingers through it.
    When we pull up, I see Savvy and her bitch friend, Sara.
    “Oh, how lovely of them to show up,” I say, rolling my eyes.
    “Lila, just ignore them.”
    Liam knows I would knock the tramp out. My blood is boiling. She’s nasty and I can’t stand to look at her.
    “Okay, but don’t leave me alone for long. I may have to choke a bitch.” I laugh.
    Ugh, I just want to drop kick Savvy in her damn throat. Sara is just as bad. She slept with Addison’s ex a few years back. Ads paid her back, though.
    “I won’t. That was pretty funny, but I won’t let you choke anyone, though.”
    I smile. We get out of the car and walk toward the house.
    “Hey, Liam. How are you doing, sweetie?”
    “Hey, Sara. I’m good.”
    “Why don’t you save me a dance?” She smirks.
    “That’s okay, Sara. I’m here with my girlfriend. You know Lila, don’t ya?”
    “Oh, yeah, Ashton’s ex, right?” she snorts. I’m really going to choke this bitch. She’s looking at Liam like she’s ready to jump his bones. I reach up and kiss his cheek.
    “You ready to go in, my love?” I ask.
    “Yes, I am, beautiful.” He smiles.
    “It was nice seeing you um…Stella, is it?”
    “Sara,” she says, rolling her eyes and crossing her arms.
    I flip my hair and walk away. In your face, bitch.
    “Sorry about that, Lila.”
    “Don’t apologize. I know how the two of them work, but did you ever fuck her?”
    Oh, damn, did I just say that? Yep, me and my big mouth. I’ve been hanging with Ads too long. She gave me a damn sailor’s mouth.
    Oh no, the look in his eyes…I really hope he didn't.
    “Hell no! I have never touched that girl. She used to date Ashton.”
    “She did? Damn, he's dated everyone.”
    “Yes, he has. I can’t even count the girls I've seen him