Page 87 of Their Stolen Obsession

Liv took off like the wind. We ran. Fast. We were a damn kite caught up in her breeze as she bumped into an innocent bystander, and the woman stumbled on her feet. I caught her as I set her steady, and I flew to catch up. My wings were outstretched, strong and ready to be caught in Liv’s gusty wind current.

Liv giggled and the sound of her amusement made me grin like a crazy fool. Christ, I was a lovesick freak for our girl, but I wouldn’t change a damn thing about the way I felt about her. She rushed out of the exit, and we followed closely behind; she completely enchanted me.

Liv consumed every part of my dark heart that the devil had given to me as she had woven her way into my tortured soul and healed my blood-stained wings the angels wouldn’t take back. She made me into the person I never thought I’d be again. Agoodhuman. A man who wanted to be better forher,yet create chaos for anyone who dared to cross Liv.

“I can’t believe you two,” Liv panted after the danger of being caught had passed and she pushed us. “Please tell me you didn’t kill Leo and stuff him in a closet?”

I chuckled. “No. Leo got lucky.”

“I knocked him out,” Sin admitted with a shrug.

Liv stopped. “Are you lying to me?” She put her hands on her hips.

Fuck. Liv was too goddamn cute. I wanted to swoop her up into my arms and spin her around in a circle, listening to her cheerful laughter all fucking day long.

“Why would we do that?” Sin peered down at her.

Liv tilted her head to the side. “Because you areyou.”

“I pinky swear I didn’t snap Leo’s neck.” Sin held out his pinky finger.

Liv raised an eyebrow. “Or slit his throat or shoot him?”

Sin sighed. “I promise. But I wanted to.”

“Okay. I believe you.” Liv shook pinkies and half grinned. “Be careful. Your sensitive side is showing, Mr. Cruz.”

“Mine?” Sin held a hand over his heart. “Never.”

She giggled, “Liar.”

“Yeah, Sin, your fucking pants are on fire.” I chuckled.

“Fuck off.” Sin pushed me.

Sin almost shoved me into a goddamn bush beside the park, but I caught myfooting.

Dick.

Suddenly, a frisbee flew at Liv, and I was too far to stop it. She gasped, frozen in shock, but Sin reacted. He caught the damn flying disk with one hand before it hit her in the face.

A German Shepard came out of nowhere, barking at Sin, its jaw drooling. Liv screamed, and I acted. I was at her side in a heartbeat, and she hid behind me. Fear shook her; she trembled like a leaf as she clung to me, and I hated seeing her terrified.

The dog wanted its toy back. The animal leaped at Sin, its mouth snapped at the toy and tried to get it back. Sin held the plastic disk up high, and he was pissed.

“Jesus, Jasper!” A man came up and pulled at the dog’s collar. “Hey, man, I’m sorry about him. He’s harmless.”

“Shedoesn’t think so.” Sin snapped the frisbee in two. “You almost hit my girlfriend in the fucking head with this damn thing.”

Jasper sadly whimpered, and he lay down on the ground. Sin had destroyed his toy. The poor pup was harmless, but Sin had every right to be upset. Liv was in turmoil because of this asshole dog owner.

I glanced down at Liv. “Stay here.”

Liv gave me a curt nod, and her tortured eyes were full of terror. I turned my attention to this sorry motherfucker. Hehad screwed with our girl.

“Come on, man…” The college frat boy sighed in frustration and ran his hands through his hair. “What the fuck is wrong with you? That was my dog’s favorite frisbee.”

“What’s wrong with me?” Sin asked, clearly irritated.