The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 87

Chapter 87

Evelyn’s mind went blank for a moment. Lucas‘ breath carried the scent of alcohol as it brushed against her lips. She was completely caught off guard–until she realized he was trying to pry them open.

A jolt of awareness shot through her, and she abruptly pushed him away.

She scrambled to her feet and quickly straightened her disheveled nightgown. Her eyes turned cold. “Lucas, you’re drunk. I’m not Tiffany.”

Lucas, momentarily stunned by her push, slowly opened his eyes. As he took in her displeased expression, the haze in his deep–set gaze gradually cleared, and his brows drew together.

It seemed he hadn’t expected this turn of events, especially not Evelyn’s expression. His eyes flicked around the room before he sat up, rubbing his temples. His voice was still slightly hoarse. “What time is it?”

Evelyn’s heart was still racing. It had been a long time since she had been this physically close to him, and it felt uncomfortable. More than that, their relationship was no longer one where this should happen.

At that moment, all the humiliation from the night before–the public embarrassment of being asked to change her dress, the frustration of being mistaken for Tiffany, the bitterness of knowing she was nothing more than a substitute–rushed over her in waves.

“Past ten.”

“Mm. No need to return the call. Tomorrow will do.” Lucas stood up. His tall, commanding presence exuded an undeniable pressure.

Evelyn, but he didn’t bring up what had just happened. “Get some

movements were hurried, as if he had something urgent to take

upset about mistaking her for Tiffany. Now that he had sobered up, he must have

words–how he missed her–she had never seen Lucas act so needy before. It must be because

was unlike his time with her. Even in their most intimate moments, Lucas had never been tender. Once he had fulfilled his needs, he would simply roll over and sleep–never holding

thoughts aside and went to

the morning, Maria called. “Evie, are you two up

her coffee. “Yes, we’re

“When are you heading back to Clementon? Have you booked your

together, so she wasn’t sure how to answer. “Not

once you do. I’ll have someone prepare some nutritional supplements

a bit, they ended

different flights. Maybe

dialed his number. The phone rang for a while before someone

still asleep. Do you need something?” Tiffany’s voice was calm. Beneath her gentle tone, there was a hint

for a second before quickly composing herself.

Tiffany responded lightly, then ended the call. Evelyn set down her phone and shook her head