Page 33 of Liam

“Hi,” a soft voice said.

He glanced at the woman beside him. She was a beautiful blonde, but he was too interested in the redhead behind the bar.

“Ma’am.”

“Are you here alone?”

“Uh, not really.” He winced at his answer.

“Not really?” She slid onto the stool next to him.

“I’m waiting for someone.”

“I… see. It’s kind of late for her to show up, isn’t it?”

Liam chuckled. “She’s behind the bar.”

The woman nodded. “I see. Well, she’s a lucky woman. I hope you both have an enjoyable night.”

“Thank you.” He watched her get off the stool and weave through the crowd. No doubt looking for a cowboy to take home. Hell, he had been that cowboy a few times himself.

People started leaving the bar, and he wasn’t sure what to do. He didn’t know if Siobhan stayed to clean up or if she left right away. He caught her attention and waved her over.

“Yes?”

“Do you stay after?”

“Yes, I’m usually out of here by two-thirty.”

“Okay. I’m going to go outside to wait for you.”

Her eyes met his, and he was sure someone had kicked him in the gut.

“All right. I’ll be out as soon as I can.”

“No worries, darlin’. I’m on vacation,” he said with a grin.

When she laughed, he felt relieved that she wasn’t angry any longer.

“I’ll see you soon.” She smiled at him and then picked up glasses and beer bottles on the bar.

Liam paid his tab, nodded, and walked out of the bar. Once outside, he strode to the bench and sat.

A little while later, he saw her exit the bar and glance around. He got to his feet and strode towards her.

“Siobhan.”

“Hi. Do you want to talk here or at my apartment?”

“Your apartment is fine.”

“All right. Let’s go then.”

He nodded, but he frowned when she started walking across the parking lot.

“Where are you parked?”

She stopped and turned to look at him.

---