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.

with all of Aveline's

had anticipated her arrival and had everything she liked prepared in

didn't change when she saw the

said, "Welcome back, my dear

eyelashes fluttered, but she

dangerously. Aveline, you know you have to

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

lips and pulled his fingers

"Let's clear things up

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

joyful mood

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

He hadn't brought her back just to give

used to treat

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eyes full of tenderness, as

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