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

had anticipated her arrival and had

when she saw

said, "Welcome back, my dear Mrs.

but she remained

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

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

lips and pulled

clear things up

afraid if I do, you won't feel

previously joyful mood turned

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

hadn't brought her back just

did she used to

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eyes full of tenderness, as if

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