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

anticipated her arrival and had everything she liked prepared

didn't change when she saw the

back, my dear

but she

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

slightly. "But what's with this indifferent

and pulled his fingers away.

"Let's clear

at him. "I'm afraid if I

previously joyful mood turned

the bet, and you set the conditions. Now that you've lost, why are you giving me this attitude? Do you really think you're

hadn't brought her back just to

she used to

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smiled at him every day, her eyes full of tenderness, as if he was her

But now?

he saw in her

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