Chapter 371

Aveline's body stiffened. She tried to dodge, but his hand clamped around her like a vice, preventing

any escape.

Lucas' kiss grew deeper and more intense, as if he wanted to devour her whole.

Aveline couldn't take it anymore and pinched his waist, only to feel solid muscle beneath her fingers.

Lucas released her and chuckled softly. "Can't handle it already?"

His thumb brushed across her lips, his eyes dark and unfathomable.

Aveline's breathing quickened. "I'm hungry. I want to eat."

"Okay."

Lucas laughed quietly and said, "Wait for me a moment."

He went upstairs and returned about ten minutes later, now dressed in light-colored loungewear, looking more relaxed and less aloof.

They sat in the dining room.

was filled with

and had

expression didn't change when she saw

said, "Welcome back,

but

calm face and suddenly pinched her chin, his eyes narrowing dangerously. Aveline, you know you have to honor the bet, right?" Aveline looked at him. "I know,

with this indifferent attitude? Are you dissatisfied? Or do

pursed her lips and pulled his fingers

said, "Let's clear

afraid if

joyful mood

the bet, and you set the conditions. Now that you've lost, why

He hadn't brought her back just to

did she used to

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eyes full of tenderness, as if he was

But now?

he saw in her eyes

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