Chapter 21

Celeste panicked-her mind was in a complete mess. Her body reacted before she could think through it, instinctively trying to push Liam away. But the moment she moved, a sharp wave of dizziness hit her, her lower belly burning like fire, spreading heat across her entire body. The strength she managed to muster instantly faded, and her hands landed weakly on Liam's chest like feathers. She was trembling all over, the realization sinking in crystal clear-someone had drugged her. Celeste had expected April would pull something at the wedding, but she didn't think she'd go so hard. This was brutal-corner her like this, make it a scandal with the Shaw family's name on the line, all to see her crushed and humiliated. "Someone's eager, huh? Already soaked," Liam's voice ghosted across her ear, his breath hot and full of mischief. Before she could even process, his hand was already under her dress, gliding over her skin, fingers moving up her inner thigh like he knew the territory well. "Stop.