Lucas' eyes bore into her flushed face. "Fine, I'll handle it myself."

With that, he unbuckled his belt.

The sound echoed in the car, making Aveline's breath hitch, and she suddenly felt like there wasn't enough air.

Her mouth went dry.

The next moment, Lucas pulled her hand over.

"What are you doing?" Aveline gasped, instinctively pulling away.

Lucas' eyes remained fixed on her. "I'm taking matters into my own hands."

"You..." Aveline started to protest, her cheeks burning fiercely. Her fingers curled slightly, bringing waves of heat.

Lucas' Adam's apple bobbed as he continued to stare at her, his breathing growing heavier.

Aveline turned her face away, deciding to let him be.

Fine, she wasn't going to help.

are heartless," Lucas's husky voice teased her

trying to keep

had been. Even without actively participating, her fingers felt weak and achy. The atmosphere in the car grew even

you done yet?" Aveline

her. "That short

Aveline was speechless.

bit her lips till it

pulled out

exhaled slightly. "Where are we

with satisfaction. "At this hour,

look. "It's

desire, the flames of his earlier passion seemingly

further. She knew

her fingers, he took care of himself and then lit a cigarette. The glow from the lighter flickered at the tip, and a thin veil of smoke began to fill the car. His eyes were

his expression became indistinct.

the smoke drift out. The cold wind blew in, clearing away the sultry atmosphere and the lingering scent. She exhaled a breath she didn't realize she was

noticed a car parked at a distance. It was familiar-Russell's

been parked there? As long

Why hadn't he left?

What was he doing?

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