Make Me A Better Man, Kira

Liam picked up a strand of her long hair and twirled it around his fingers. His voice was low, barely above a whisper. ‘Think about it, Kira. Is he worthy of your love?’ Kira smelled the woody scent of agarwood. And aromatic tobacco. Different from the minty cologne Austyn wore. She was jolted back to reality. Liam’s lips almost touched her cheek. She shoved him back. ‘I know what you’re doing! And it’s not going to work!’ ‘Oh?’ Liam leaned back in his seat. ‘What am I doing? I’m just opening your eyes to the truth.’ ‘You’re trying to drive a wedge between me and Austyn, like you tried to do in the past!’ Liam tilted his head. The familiar insouciant smile was back on his face. ‘If the two of you really have such a strong bond like you claim, nothing I say will make a difference. Unless, of course, you were just bluffing.’ Kira shot him a venomous look. ‘Whatever happens between me and Austyn is none of your business! Gossip and slander will take you straight to hell!’ ‘I’m headed ther