His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 1411:

Lucas had been upset about her dining with Darwin. In an effort to comfort him, she had agreed to a completely unreasonable demand of his.

The memory made Belinda’s cheeks burn.

She turned and gave him a half-annoyed, half-embarrassed look. “You! You’re really going to hold me to that?”

“Absolutely.” Lucas’s voice was magnetic. “Tonight’s the night. You gave your word, Belinda.”

Belinda crossed her arms and turned toward the window, ignoring him. Lucas, of course, remained utterly unfazed. He was determined to let her fulfill her promise tonight.

Back at the house, after a quiet dinner and a stroll with Gwenda, Lucas quickly led Belinda up to the second floor, straight into their room.

Belinda gave him a light punch on the chest. “Lucas! Could you be any more impatient?”

as he pulled her closer. “You already promised me that, Belinda. You can’t go

deeper red. Lips parting slightly, lashes

you sure you really want

anticipated he had

replied, his

about this moment—sharing a night

but tonight, he hoped to gently coax her beyond her

they could explore new ways to

mere thought of it

her teeth catching lightly on her lower lip. But finally, she gave

agreed without

found herself enjoying the experience,

pressed lightly against his chest. “Then I’ll shower

join you,” Lucas replied smoothly, scooping her into his arms before she could object and heading straight