تسجيل الدخولLucien stared at the two of us.His eyes dragged over Daniel’s sweat-slicked skin, the flushed heat radiating off his body, and then locked onto mine with an unreadable, suffocating intensity.The silence stretched long and taut, filled only by Daniel’s rough, uneven breathing."A spiked drink," Lucien repeated slowly, his voice dropping an octave, danger pulsing through every syllable. His dark gaze didn't leave my face. "So... what exactly do you plan to do with him now that he’s like this, Amber?"He already knew the answer. I could see it in the slight clench of his jaw, the hard, possessive flare in his eyes. But he wanted to hear it straight from my mouth—wanted me to own it."He needs to get rid of the drug, Lucien," I said smoothly, my voice remaining cool even as Daniel’s hand gripped my hip just a little tighter, his feverish body heavy against my side."He can burn it out with someone else," Lucien growled, taking a broad step forward until he was towering over both of us.
Amber’s POVI didn't answer him right away. The sharp, metallic scent of the supply bay mixed with the intoxicating heat radiating off his body, pulling a low sigh from my lips."I'm not pushing you away," I whispered, my fingers knotting firmly into the collar of his shirt, tugging him down until his forehead rested against mine. "Because I knew from a long time ago that you already lost your damn mind before we met. It's not any different now. It's just… you’ve gotten bolder."His dark eyes flared with raw, dangerous satisfaction. A low, ragged growl ripped from his throat as his mouth slammed down onto mine—hard, demanding, and completely stripped of any lingering hesitation. The kiss tasted like fire and dark whiskey, a hungry, possessive clash that sent my pulse spiking to match his.His broad hands slid up from my hips, mapping the line of my waist before anchoring themselves firmly against the small of my back, crushing me against his chest. Every touch was feverish, heavy wit
Lucien sat back in his chair, his eyes narrowing into dangerous slits as he watched the scene unfold. His sharp gaze flicked from the empty glass to Daniel's flushed face, and finally to Celestine's pale, trembling expression. He didn't stop Daniel, but a dark curiosity burned in his eyes as he wondered what the hell his second-in-command was up to.Daniel leaned in close to Celestine's ear as he dragged her into the dark corridor, his voice dropping into a deadly, low whisper. "I know what you did. I know your little plan. If you ever try a stunt like that again, I'm going to tell Lucien everything. Instead of Amber, you'll be the one thrown out to be zombie food."Celestine froze, completely paralyzed by fear, as Daniel pushed open the heavy wooden doors and walked out into the cool corridor.Within three minutes, a violent, raging heat flared up from the pit of Daniel's stomach, coursing through his veins like liquid fire. The drug was hitting his system hard—a potent, overwhelmin
Lucien’s dark, storm-cloud eyes held mine, searching my expression for any telltale sign of deceit. But all he found was absolute, unflinching confidence. A slow, dangerous chuckle vibrated deep in his chest, his large palm tightening ever so slightly against the nape of my neck, pulling me just half an inch closer."I give you an inch, and you swallow the whole damn territory," Lucien murmured, his thumb stroking the soft skin behind my ear. "No engine noise. No tire marks. Just three heavy vehicles vanished from a locked compound. You're a terrifying creature, sweetheart.""I prefer the term 'efficient,'" I replied, my voice smooth as silk as my hand slid up his chest, feeling the heavy, steady thud of his heart against my palm. "Besides, you promised me those assets. I just saved your crew the fuel and labor of transporting them. And where would I even keep them if not your property? This is my home now, after all."From the doorway, Daniel let out a low, amused whistle, pushing o
"If you're always so damn curious about a lady's secrets, you'll never get a girlfriend," I retorted, stepping past him into the echoing hangar.Daniel let out a sharp, amused bark of laughter, pushing off the doorframe to keep pace right behind me. "Who says I'm looking for a girlfriend, Feisty? I prefer high-maintenance complications. And there’s one right here in front of me."I ignored his grin, striding straight up to the first matte-black G-Wagon. The reinforced plating felt cool beneath my fingertips as I laid my palm flat against the hood.Daniel leaned against the pillar beside me, crossing his arms over his chest, his dark eyes tracking every move I made like a hawk. "Seriously though. You don't have a team to drive these, and I know for a fact you're not planning a road trip with the syndicate.""I'm keeping my options open," I murmured, narrowing my focus.With a quiet, deliberate command in my mind, I activated my upgraded Storage Inventory.An unseen ripple distorted the
The night air felt charged, almost heavy, as his hands gripped my waist, anchoring me to the stone edge. The sheer drop of the compound was behind me, but with Lucien filling my line of sight, danger was the last thing on my mind."You always know how to negotiate, don't you?" he growled softly, leaning down so his mouth brushed the column of my throat. His hands slid up beneath the hem of my top, his rough palms hot against my skin.I arched into his touch, my fingers tangling into his thick hair, pulling him closer. "I only negotiate when I know I'm going to win, actually.""Is that so?" Lucien murmured, his teeth lightly skimming my collarbone, sending a sharp spark straight down my spine. "Because right now, it feels like I'm the one getting exactly what I want.""Keep telling yourself that," I whispered, my voice laced with a breathless smirk as I hooked my leg around his hip, bringing him flush against me.His dark eyes flared possessively as he lifted me off the ledge in one sm