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 all of Aveline's favorite

had everything she liked

didn't change when

"Welcome back,

but she

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

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

pulled his

clear things up

looked at him. "I'm afraid if I do, you won't feel

joyful mood turned

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

eyes cold as ice. He hadn't

she used

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eyes full of tenderness, as if

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