25 I Win

Faye's POV

“Sorry, brother.” He held up the card with a wicked smile.

A king of spades.

Liam blinked a few times. “All right. A bet's a bet.”

I almost burst out laughing. I can't wait to see how Leander will ask Liam a question or ask him to do something weird.

Leander packs three cards. “First, please take something from your body.”

I look forward to watching Liam, not knowing what he'll take.

The safest course is a suit jacket, or a watch, or even a shoe.

To my surprise, Liam pulled a flat box out of his suit pocket.

“What is it?” I asked, leaning in.

“A necklace,” Liam said, opening the little box.

At the same time, I saw the Bulgari logo on the box.

Leander heckled: “Ohh! Is that for Faye?”

I looked at Liam with a mixture of embarrassment and anticipation.

Liam nods. “Yes. I prepared it just for you.”

Liam's blue eyes were fixed on me as he spoke. His eyes were like a dark blue swirl, sucking me in.

“So... Can I wear it now? I want to wear it now!”