Fireproof (Book 4 in the No Control Series)

Liz enters the bedroom finding not only Liam, but Ella and Olly as well, in their large bed. She takes a moment to watch her family; Ella and Olly sleeping peacefully in the protective arms of their father.
Looking at Liam, Liz knows that she’s made the correct choice. He is inevitably her soulmate, her “Amore Vero.” People may judge her for the things she’s done, but until you have been loved by two amazing men at once, you will never understand.
Liz knows she never could have cheated on Liam. The guilt alone would have eaten her and Harry alive. The kisses they shared were special and that will have to be enough for both of them.
In her heart, Liz knows that Harry will find someone to love. She will be protective of him and the special bond they share. However, it’s time to return her full attention to her family. Liam has been so understanding of the Harry situation. It can’t be easy knowing your good friend is in love with your wife. Liz has every intention of her focus returning to her husband; the handsome, kind, patient man who owns her heart.
Liz changes and slides under the covers. Ella snuggles up against her as Liam opens his eyes.
“Hey Beautiful, everything alright?”
Liz smiles. “Yes. It went well.”
“That’s good. I missed you, Liz.” Liam lays his arm on the pillow above the kids heads. Liz does the same. They entwine their fingers.
“I missed you too. Thank you for being patient through all this, Liam.”
He sighs. “It hasn’t been easy.”
“I know that, Handsome, and it makes me love you all the more. We should go to the villa soon, just the four of us.”
“That sounds perfect. I love you, Liz.”
“I love you more, Liam.”
Squeezing her hand, Liam says. “I love you most.”
They lay there together, looking into each other’s eyes. Their two sweet angels in between them.

The next afternoon, Liz returns from the store with the kids.
“Unkey!” Ella yells.
Liz looks up from the grocery bag. Through the large glass door she can see Harry and Liam outside.
“Mummy?”
Liz hadn’t expected to see Harry again so soon.
“Mummy?”
Liz returns from her thoughts. “I’m sorry, Ella. What?”
“May I see Unkey please?”
“Of course.” Liz lifts Olly into her arms and opens the door for Ella.
Liz watches as Ella runs into the backyard. Her first stop is her daddy, giving him a big hug and kiss. Then running into her Uncle’s open arms.
Liam walks towards Liz, taking Olly from her then giving her a kiss. “I’m going to finish putting the groceries away.” Liz says.
Liam nods. He takes Olly to join Ella and Harry. He then returns to the kitchen to help Liz.
“He came to thank me for yesterday. For letting you meet with him.” Liam says.
“And what did you say?” Liz asks.
Liam grins. “First off I told him I don’t “let” Liz do anything. My beautiful wife has a mind of her own.”
Liz smiles, wrapping her arms around Liam’s neck pulling him down to meet her lips for a kiss. “Good answer. You are getting so good at this husband thing.” She teases.
Liam laughs, giving Liz another kiss.
“So things are good between you two?” She asks.
“I think so. This time I believe him when he says he’s going to move on.” Liam says.
“I never wanted to come between you two, to harm your friendship.” Liz says.
“Babe, we both know that. Let’s go outside.”

Harry looks up, seeing Liz and Liam walking towards him. For the first time he is fully aware of the special relationship that Liam and Lizzie share. How their hands lock together perfectly. The way Liam looks at Lizzie, as though she is his entire world. And finally noticing that Lizzie looks at Liam in a way that she never looked at him. This only confirms what he already knew. It’s time...time to move on.
“Hi, Harry. Are the kids torturing you?”
He smiles. “Hi, Lizzie. We are just having a bit of a wresting match on the grass here.”
Liam joins them on the grass and both kids immediately jump on him. Harry stands up, moving to stand beside Liz. “They are such wonderful kids, Lizzie. You and Liam are amazing parents.”
Liz’s heart swells at the normalcy of their conversation. “Thank you, H.”
“I was noticing that Olly looks just like Liam, but he has your eyes, Lizzie. And little Ella looks exactly like you, but she has Liam’s eyes.”
“I have noticed that.” Liz pauses. “How are you doing?”
Harry looks into Liz’s eyes, with a genuine smile. “I’m good, Lizzie. I promise.”
“I’m glad.” She smiles.
“Hey kids!” Harry yells. “Isn’t it time to get Mummy?” He takes Liz’s arm pulling her over to Liam, who takes her hand, gently pulling her to the ground.
Ella and Olly then jump on top of her. Tickling her and covering her in kisses.
Harry watches as Liam helps the kids tickle Lizzie. Seeing this happy family just assures him that he’s made the correct decision. It still hurts his heart a bit, but Lizzie belongs with Liam and their children.

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