After the call ended, I folded my arms, brows raised. “Why did he sound so desperate?” Lucian chuckled softly. “You really need to remember your father. Then that look of surprise on your face would make a lot more sense.” He stood and looked at Hailey and Sky. “You girls go on. Keep chatting. I
I blinked. “Wait. Come in? Where are you?” “I’m outside.” I shot up from my seat. “You’ve been outside this whole time? Why didn’t you come in?” “I didn’t want to interrupt your girls’ time.” I grinned. “Lucian. Come in this instant.” As soon as I ended the call, Hailey and Sky groaned in
I swallowed like they had just told me I once adopted a crocodile. “I allowed my husband’s ex to live in my house? There’s no way I could’ve done something that outrageous. Nope. I don’t believe it.” Hailey clapped. “And there it is. The new Essence. Fierce, possessive, and ready to throw hands. S
ESSENCE Lucian's voice cracked a little. It was the kind of question you ask not because you didn’t hear it… but because you want to hear it again. I reached out, brushed my fingers along his jaw, and said it again, softly this time, but even more certain. “I love you, Lucian.” As he froze,
He pumped them in and out while his mouth worked wonders on me, and just when I thought I was going to explode...he pressed a third finger in. “Lucian!” I cried, my voice breaking. My entire body tensed. The pressure built. Higher and harder. And then I shattered. I squirted all over his h
ESSENCE Lucian’s hands covered my eyes as he slowly guided me into our bedroom. “Careful,” he whispered behind me, his warm breath tickling my neck. The scent of roses hit me first. Then, soft petals brushed my face, falling like confetti from the ceiling. I laughed, catching a few in my hands