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I reached for her hand, threading my fingers through hers. “I don’t know how you do it,” I murmured. “How you still look at me like this after everything.”

She smiled faintly. “Because I know who you are beneath it all.”

I leaned forward, pressing my lips to hers. The kiss was slow at first, then deepened as she slipped her hand to the back of my neck.

“Ella,” I murmured, my voice raw. “I need you with me. But if I stay, if they come after me, what happens to you? To Bess?”

She shook her head. “No, Lucas. I’ll tell the truth. I’ve seen no evidence of stolen art. And besides… I’m not letting you do this alone.”

Her quiet conviction pierced through my doubts. For the first time, I was determined to resolve my family’s issues and restore our name.

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Ella

Lucas’s voice broke the silence; his words were a weighty murmur. “I never wanted my family secrets to define me,” he confessed, his eyes reflecting his vulnerability and his desire to change his situation.

I caught the unspoken emotions in his gaze, my heart aching for the struggles he had kept hidden for so long. “You don’t have to carry it alone anymore,” I reassured him.

Our lips met once more, each kiss a silent conversation of unspoken feelings and shared desires.

In a tender moment of intimacy, Lucas’s fingers traced delicate patterns on my skin, their warmth grounding me in a connection that felt almost sacred. The outside world faded into insignificance; it was just the two of us, wrapped in each other’s embrace. A wordless promise sealed our bond, stronger than any vow we could ever speak.

“I need you, Ella.” Lucas’s words felt more like a promise than a request.

As the minutes ticked by, our fiery intensity only grew, pushing us closer and closer until we were entangled in each other’s arms. Our bodies moved with a frenzied urgency, shedding layers of clothing in our haste to fulfill our mutual desire. The fabric of our clothes seemed to come alive in our passion, eagerly falling away as if they, too, were desperate for our reunion.

Lucas's strong arms enveloped me, lifting me effortlessly onto his lap as he sat on the plush couch. His lips, soft and hot against my skin, trailed from my neck to my collarbone, where he playfully nibbled, igniting delightful shivers down my spine.

I couldn't resist the urge to arch my back, silently beckoning him nearer and craving his closeness. Our hands moved urgently, finding familiar paths on each other's bodies as we became fully immersed in the present moment—a sanctuary away from the chaos outside.

With a low, gravelly voice, Lucas muttered, “I want you.” As he lifted me off, he laid me down on the cushions and pressed his strong hands against my skin. I could feel the heat emanating from his body as he leaned over me, desire burning in his eyes. His fingers reached down and gently parted my folds and sent shivers through my body.

Then, his tongue made contact with my most sensitive spot, and I couldn't hold back the moan that escaped my lips. Every touch, every movement of his skilled tongue brought me closer to the edge of pleasure.

"You like that?" he whispered, sending another wave of ecstasy through me. All rational thoughts vanished as I surrendered to the pleasure he was providing, entirely under his control.

As his fingers slipped inside me, a spark of electricity shot through my body. I gasped and pressed myself closer to him, reveling in the pleasure that coursed through me. His touch was gentle yet firm, igniting a fire within me that burned hotter with each movement of his skilled fingers. My hips began to move in rhythm with his hand, my desire growing with each passing second. Every nerve ending was alive and on fire, consumed by his touch and the passion between us.

My moans grew louder and more urgent as I bucked against Lucas, feeling the intense pleasure building within me. I could feel my body tightening and trembling, ready to shatter into a million pieces.

"Oh, yes... please, Lucas," I cried out, my words barely coherent as ecstasy consumed me. "Right there."

He complied, his fingers moving with expert precision to send me over the edge.

"Good girl," he murmured, his voice low and husky as he watched me surrender to him. "I love how you come for me."

As my body convulsed in pleasure, he slowly withdrew his fingers and replaced them with his thick, pulsing cock. The stretch and fullness of him only added to the intensity of my orgasm, sending me spiraling into a state of pure bliss.

Lucas's lips curved into a contented smile as he thrust in and out of me, his movements building in speed and intensity. His body tensed and released with each powerful movement. “Thereit is…” A low rumble of pleasure escaped his lips as he threw his head back, fully giving himself over to the moment.

I couldn't help but let out a moan of my own, my body responding eagerly to his every touch. With one final deep thrust, he spilled into me, our bodies becoming one in a seconds of pure bliss.

I pulled a soft throw blanket over us as we lay on the couch, wrapped in each other’s arms. The peaceful stillness was broken by the loud growl of Lucas’s stomach, making us both laugh.

“Someone’s hungry,” I teased, brushing a strand of hair from his face. “When was the last time you ate?”

Lucas frowned. “Maybe this morning?”

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