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.

him to come over to

know exactly what she

the door," Aveline managed

shut the door, then wrapped his arm

was like a spark meeting dry tinder, igniting into a fierce blaze in

and Aveline

edge of the bed, where he gently pushed her

breath came out in ragged gasps, a

and rough, but instead, he teased her, stoking her

did he move

her ear as he kissed her earlobe and whispered, "Aveline, I just want to make you happy." Aveline closed her eyes, letting herself be swept away

world seemed to turn

enveloped in Lucas' strong arms, his

slightly, and his arm tightened

"Are you tired?"

AQUMS

heavy with sleep, had a seductive edge that sent

to get up and

Lucas

and couldn't bear to release her

Aveline was determined to get up. She shifted again, trying

held her tighter, his breath growing hotter against her skin. "Keep moving and you'bhave to deal

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