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.

table was filled with all of Aveline's

had anticipated her arrival and had everything she liked

change when she saw the

"Welcome back,

but

eyes narrowing dangerously. Aveline, you know you have to honor the bet, right?" Aveline looked at him. "I know,

tightened slightly. "But what's with this indifferent attitude? Are you dissatisfied? Or do you still

pulled his fingers

clear

him. "I'm afraid if I do,

joyful

you've lost, why

at her, his eyes cold as ice. He hadn't brought her back just to give him the cold

did she used

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him every day, her eyes full of tenderness, as

But now?

he saw in her eyes

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