Chapter 11

EMILIA

With less than twenty minutes to go, I’m certain Liam breaks traffic laws because we make it there, a 24/7 Sweets & Treats shop, in record time. We grab our order and after a quick argument, decide to place them on the backseat.

“They’re going to fall over,” Liam warns as I set the cake boxes carefully on the seat.

I roll my eyes. “They’ll be fine if you drive like a normal person.”

Liam raises an eyebrow, looking way too smug for someone who definitely should’ve gotten a speeding ticket five minutes ago. “Normal is subjective.”

Before I can argue, he opens the passenger door for me with a mock bow. “Your chariot, m’lady.”

I sigh but slide in anyway, and as soon as he shuts the door and rounds the car, I reach back, bracing the boxes with one hand. Just in case.

Liam gets in and scoffs. “See? You don’t trust them either.”

“I don’t trust you.”

He lets out a low chuckle and starts the car. The streets are quiet at this h