Zachary smiled wryly. "Never mind, just follow your own instincts and decide for yourself."

Aveline watched the children playing, falling deep into thought.

What did she really want?

The truth was, she did want to know what kind of people her biological parents were.

So, maybe she should dig deeper, take a look, and see where it led.

Who knows? Perhaps she was destined to have parents after all.

Once she made up her mind, the uncertainty faded away.

That evening, after taking a shower, she sent a message to Lucas.

"I have something to discuss with you. Can you come over?"

It hadn't even been five minutes before there was a knock on her door.

Aveline got up, took a deep breath, and opened the door.

Before she could say anything, Lucas leaned in, cupped her face, and kissed her.

Her body stiffened, but she didn't resist.

she had asked him to come over to talk about this,

know exactly

the door," Aveline managed to

wrapped his arm around her waist, deepening the

a spark meeting dry tinder, igniting into a fierce blaze

overwhelming, and Aveline found herself

edge of the bed, where he gently pushed

in ragged gasps, a mix of anticipation and nerves coursing

rough, but

body responded did he move to the next

whispered, "Aveline, I just want to make you happy." Aveline closed her eyes, letting herself

world seemed to turn upside

find herself enveloped in Lucas' strong arms, his warm breath brushing against

his

"Are you tired?"

AQUMS

voice, still heavy with sleep, had a seductive edge that sent a shiver

to get up and

little longer," Lucas murmured, unwilling to let her

cherished these rare, tender moments and couldn't bear

get up. She shifted again, trying to free

go, Lucas only held her tighter, his breath growing hotter against her skin. "Keep moving and you'bhave

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