“That's ridiculous. The only point in having enemies is so you can defeat them, kill them, brush them aside."931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AmA3XEejK
"Or give them a chance to redeem themselves.”
― Derek Landy, Death Bringer
You shift nervously as Olivia regards you coldly. You still can’t understand why she had stuck her neck out for you back in Drake’s room. She could have just as easily walked past or even instigated things further. She looks furious. It seems as if she is at a loss for words as she tears her eyes away from you and throws open her closet doors.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡajlUDyNcHI
“I trusted you. Did you know that? I trusted that you weren’t one of the few people that would ever do something so vile and stupid as what you did last night.” Olivia still hasn’t looked back at you. She tosses a dress onto her bed and slams the closet doors shut.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmxVtRZyGT
“Vile?” You narrow your eyes at her.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRq32CU6WS3
“You made me look like a fool.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHe7AkfrlA
You are confused. Nothing she is saying is making any sense. “Okay, you’ve just completely lost me.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGkbJWKCKTw
“I thought your brief flirtation with that commoner was just that… a flirtation. Are you aware that there were photographers at the coronation?” Her back is still turned to you as she opens a dresser drawer nearby.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCeinQWZESv
“Wait, what does the coronation have to do with any of this?” Now you are even more puzzled than before. You don’t understand what that would have to do with any of this. It feels completely out of place until you see Olivia whirl back around to toss a photo on the bed spread.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3y8nOuaXKS
You pick up the photo, and stop. Your body goes rigid and you suddenly feel as if you are going to be ill. There it is, as plain as day, the passionate kiss between you and Drake outside of the palace right before Liam was to name is bride. “Who took this? How did you get it? Why do you still have it?” Is all you can manage.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvbP3QAb7n
“Does any of that matter?” Olivia asks curtly. “Liam loves you. I’ve never seen him look at anyone the way he looks at you. He has been fighting to get this mess with Tariq sorted out for you. I’ve already had to watch Madeleine on his arm knowing that she cares nothing about him and that all she wants is the crown.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ckytV84Co
“I’m not Madeleine.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb9U9gvwBjK
Olivia laughs shrilly. “You may as well be. You know once your name is cleared he’ll ask for your hand… and you will give it to him. You don’t love him. You don’t want what is best for him. But you are preferable to Madeleine I guess.” Tears start to prick the corners of Olivia’s eyes and she angrily blinks them back before locking eyes with you.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwU3wc2GEus
“I don’t want Liam…” You reply quietly. As much as you want to yell at her you feel that familiar pang of guilt in your chest. Up until now the only person who has really known how you feel is Drake.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2P35IkHm7n
“Then why did you bother coming back?” She sneered.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0d8a47Jk9A
You can’t help the awkward laugh that escapes you as you remember Drake asking you that same exact question the night before. “I want to clear my name. I want to clear House Beaumont’s name… and I wanted to come back for Drake. I do want to get Liam away from Madeleine, but not for myself.” You give Olivia a meaningful look. Olivia looks at you suspiciously. She is quiet. The silence is uncomfortable and you wish she would just say something, anything. “Olivia…”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNWLEBAmF5y
“Do you mean it?” Olivia’s voice is barely a whisper as she continues to study your features.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1LaVMMT4nm
“Liam needs you, not me. You would do Cordonia proud. You would be a partner he deserves. I don’t have any reason to lie to you about that.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWy6oliXNtS
For a moment, you swear it looks like Olivia is leaning in to hug you, but then she stops. She straightens her posture and clears her throat. “Of course, I would be. Don’t tell me things I already know.” You can see a ghost of a smile come across her lips.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd9emvyIlCH
“Don’t get cocky.” You reply with a wide grin. The crushing weight that has been on your shoulders for months lightens significantly. For once, you are able to finally tell Olivia the things you had wanted to say for months. “You know… Liam invited me out later this evening, but I think I’m coming down with something.” You bring your fist up to your mouth and cough halfheartedly. “I can’t chance him getting sick, but it would be rude to leave him out there waiting all on his own. I might need someone to go find him to tell him I can’t make it… and to keep him company.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0BZbCoadfo
Olivia finally lets go and allows a genuine smile to grace her features. “At least you know your place.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgs61T6aQB9
“Watch it.” You raise your eyebrows at her. “I’ll take it back.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9x84WRhK9
“We both know you won’t. Besides, we don’t have time to discuss it anymore. It’s a done deal.” Seeing the relief on Olivia’s face helps you forget all of the mess you will have to deal with later in regards to Bertrand.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYebMwEfr2O
“Then I guess I should head back to my carriage and finish getting ready.” You shrug with a smile before turning to walk past Olivia to her door but she quickly grabs your arm before you can walk past her. “What is it?”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYyhZUsNvg
Olivia uses her free hand to push your hair away from your neck and wrinkles her nose in disgust. “It looks like he used you for a chew toy. You aren’t leaving this carriage looking like some back-alley harlot.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0pIxSkcha
“Aww… you do care.” You chuckle as you let her guide you towards the mirror above her vanity.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMU9EW5fg7
“Don’t push it.” She cautions though you can still hear a smile in her voice. When she pushes you in front of the mirror she sweeps your hair off your shoulders and your jaw drops. You reach up to touch a rather severe looking bite mark at the juncture between your neck and shoulder at a loss for words. “That’s what I thought.” She smirks.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9XlfhtYcaH
A blush creeps up your neck and to your face as Olivia rifles through her vanity drawer to pull out various tubes and glass bottles of what you assume to be concealers or foundations. As she starts to pull down the neck of your shirt she sighs loudly. You glance down to see more marks peppering the top of your breasts.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfyKPW8t1Bp
“For the love of…” Olivia mumbles before she steps away from you and points to her bathroom. “This is worse than I thought. Go clean yourself up and I’ll have the boutique send over some dresses.” She pauses to shake her head. “I strongly suggest you invest in a good muzzle for that one.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmr5JW4B75
“Kinky.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJrv3muyeL
“Stop being gross…” You can’t help but laugh and to your amusement, you can see that Olivia is trying to stifle a laugh of her own. There are a lot of things you hadn’t intended to wake up to this morning, but this, this had turned into one of the more pleasant parts of it. 931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYxKLKwcnAd
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Find out games you don't wanna play931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS7kxo2F4a6
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"Dirty Little Secret" -- All American Rejects
You are thankful that Olivia took the time to get you ready to crash Liam’s bachelor party. You find it strange that he is having a second party. You haven’t asked why he would. You want to keep your eye on the prize, and the prize is getting information out of Bastien. This morning had caused quite a bit of chaos, though you know Olivia is making an effort to keep things under wraps. She’s cunning, resourceful, and you have no doubts in your mind that she can easily manipulate what other’s think they may have overheard or saw. It wasn’t like the guys had been all that quiet arguing this morning.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡonyoSbQ2HL
Getting through security hadn’t been too difficult. Posing as Drake’s date seemed to work. It was somewhat awkward given the night before. Holding his arm, cuddling into his side, kissing him on the cheek… there is an intense energy that surges through you with every touch and glance, though you feel like you are playing it off well enough. Maxwell has taken to humor to help lighten the mood. You know he isn’t dense. You know that he has to know what had happened. You’re more than grateful for everything he has done.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVhHB6qvgrF
“Okay, so, I’ll head in first. Drake is late to everything so no one will think that is weird.” Maxwell begins with a grin. He’s trying hard to make everything feel normal, and you appreciate it more than you think he can even fathom.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNybafRZq0p
“I am not.” Drake replies with a roll of his eyes. You are still nestled against him, his hand resting on your knee.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXdtECopog
“Just try not to be too late.” Maxwell chuckles.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjmWfLJxt6
“What is that supposed to mean?” Drake snaps.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkqjCxTpQ6l
Maxwell’s grin falters slightly. “Um… nothing… just…” He pauses and holds a hand to his ear. “Oh, I think I hear someone calling me!”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSpisLdZYvB
“I didn’t hear…” You tilt your head slightly.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1I4jIGz5Mk
Maxwell opens the limo door. “I’ll be right there!” He calls out and quickly scurries out.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqYCTO3WquV
You turn your attention back to Drake. “You should cut him some slack.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3Mg8VXEJ0
“Why would I do that? Did you forget that he was hiding Savannah from me for all this time? I have been worried sick about her all of this time and that little rat knew!”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfAkkP88YHj
“I don’t agree with what he did, but his heart was in the right place.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTapsZhJrr
“Taking his side?” He pulls his hand away from you and crosses his arms over his chest.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQOxL7Kqj9J
“Did you forget this morning already? He knows what happened. He knows about us, and not once has he mentioned it. All he has done is try to keep things feeling as normal as possible. He doesn’t have to do that.” You reply calmly.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZSEGN6veen
Drake sighs before rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. “I know…”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdsBMK6fWU
You bring a hand up to the side of his face and run your thumb lightly over his cheekbone. “It’ll be okay. It’s okay to be hurt, and upset. Just take it easy on him.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj2FEliNC9V
Drake places a hand over yours and turns his head to kiss your palm. That electricity is there again, and when he looks into your eyes you feel your pulse quicken. He’s always had that kind of effect on you, but it has never been this intense before. He glances down at you for a moment, his eyes unreadable. His head dips down to press his lips softly to yours. You melt into the kiss. You’re less thrown off by him initiating the more it happens. His hands move around your waist as he deepens the kiss. You ruck your dress up and swing a leg over his to straddle his lap. The part of your mind responsible for impulse control seems to have shut down entirely. You are out of control and you aren’t even attempting to put yourself back in line. You’ve waited too long for moments like this, after all.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpNMygOY4W
One of his hands tangles in your hair as the other splays against your lower back. The close proximity leaves you breathless. Up until last night stealing a kiss here and there was easy. Well, maybe not exactly easy, but it never escalated as quickly as it is now. Your mind keeps drifting back to his hands and mouth all over your body, commanding it in a way that no one has before. Drake’s hips shift beneath you and you moan into the kiss as you feel his growing erection press against you. He bites your lip and breaks the kiss, pressing his forehead to yours, almost panting.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQVqMs5qce
“If we don’t stop, I’m going to take you right here in this limo.”931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NGP5W0WGE
You can feel your skin prickle at the excitement. “What’s so wrong with that?” You breathe. You know that there is a very real chance you both could be caught if you indulged, but that just heightens the excitement of it all.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6StseAhyK0
You can tell Drake is conflicted. He goes quiet as he battles internally, grappling with himself. After a brief moment, you see his expression change. There is the fire in his eyes from the night before. The war in his mind is over. He leans over to lock the door. “Let’s make it quick.” He whispers.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3EqxQ6bE5
“Don’t hold back.” You purr as you slide back to make quick work of undoing his pants.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnX1xOACyaf
“I wasn’t planning to.” He groans as your hands slip under his boxers to free him from the confines of his pants. You give him a few strokes feeling him pulse beneath your touch. Drake pulls your hands away from him and places them around his strong shoulders. “Do you know just how bad I want you.” He rumbles as his hand roughly pulls your panties off to the side and he slides his finger along your sensitive flesh between your legs.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbiqH5ePA4
“I think I have an idea…” You breathe, trying not to make any sounds as his fingers slowly circle you. You squirm against his touch. “I thought you weren’t going to hold back.” You’ve had enough of his teasing touches.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ItkX5sh7J
His eyes darken, he smirks at you, and in one smooth movement he guides you forward and roughly snaps his hips into yours, burying himself inside of you. You bite your lip roughly trying to stifle a moan. Drake’s hand tangles back in your hair, roughly bringing his lips to yours. You can’t tell if it is more to muffle your sounds of pleasure or his. All you know is that with each sharp plunge into you you can feel your body climbing. Never once have you ever been so close to release in minutes, but something about him pushes you to the edge with minimal contact.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlc7D54FlF
Drake shifts his hips beneath you before pounding up into you harder. You match his movements, pushing yourself down onto him roughly. Your moans are lost in his mouth. Your hands knot into his hair, tugging hard at the strands as you feel yourself shatter around him. Drake growls against your lips as he slams into you one final time, finding his own release.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJh08JDXvN
Your body is trembling from the intensity of your release. His hands slid down your waist, a grin on his face as he looks over you. His breathing is labored. “What have you done to me?” He whispers.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoPTmEOLKG
“I don’t know… you tell me.” You tease. Just as you lean forward to kiss him one last time you hear a knock on the window, and hear the one voice that fills you with panic and guilt.931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkoz9Ujc6Sv
“Drake? You in there?” It’s Liam…931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxouGXy3ya
Author’s Note: Yes, I know, another cliff hanger. But hey, I did two scenes this week with a bonus lemon! I hope you guys enjoyed this issue! I made it longer with two scenes since I might end up slowing down with writing the next couple of weeks. I have over 300 cookies I need to make in the next two weeks, so pray for me hahaha! Love you guys! You never fail to make me smile! As always, feel free to drop some requests or suggestions! Let’s make this story #TeamDrake gold!931Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQELy3h6I0
