The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Aurora and Allison were off to the side as Aurora fiddled with her camera. James glanced over at Lucian, who had been chatting up a storm until his gaze landed on Allison, and suddenly the atmosphere went silent. James knew the score, so he and Kamilla took up spots on either side of Lucian, leaving one area open next to him.

That’s where Allison stood.

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Lucian’s chiseled jawline.

Once Aurora had her camera set, she moved to the other side of Allison and struck a pose. Allison followed suit.

Aurora checked the shot and nodded approvingly.

“Not too shabby I’ll get these developed later”

“Huh Aurora exclaimed, adjusting the camera settings and noticing that Lucian was smiling.

A rare sight indeed.

“Lucian, where are you guys headed next?”

Lucian didn’t answer, so James did. “We’re going to keep trekking. There’s still so much to explore around here. We’ve been eastward, nearly to the fence, but Kamilla was tuckered out, so we headed back. Didrit get to delve as deeply as we’d have liked.”

had no stamina, and the environment wasn’t doing her any

things were looking up. “Honestly, though, there’s not much to it.

Aurora had a few choice words to say.

and Kamilla bickering behind, the atmosphere lightened

branch and nearly tripped. Suddenly, a hand wrapped around her waist and pulled her back.

of a faint scent of mint and tobacco.

stood out but was

up. It was the same as the robe she wore that morning.

from that morning was Lucian’s.

her eyes and tuning him out. Aurora was busy snapping photos, playing with filters and beauty modes. Seeing Kamilla done with their conversation, James decided to go to Lucian.

face as he

man let go, and Allison straightened her clothes.

came over, lightly jabbing Lucian. “Lucian, I’m not intruding, am 17”

Lucian’s icy stare, James quickly backed off. “Lucian got it. I’ll give you some space. Carry

Aurora’s scream rang

around, “What happened?!”