Se connecterThe second I set my fork down on the empty plate and took a long sip of cold water, Lucien was already moving."You good?" he rumbled, his voice thick and low in the quiet kitchen.I nodded, setting the glass down on the marble island—and before my hand even left the glass, Lucien’s hand shot out, cupping my jaw and pulling my face up to meet his.His lips crashed over mine in a deep, possessive kiss, tasting like dark bourbon, lingering tobacco and raw heat. His tongue slid past my lips without hesitation, taking full control as his other hand gripped my waist hard, lifting me slightly off the high stool and setting me straight onto the edge of the counter.I broke the kiss for a split second, panting softly against his mouth, my eyes flicking toward the hallway and then up toward the ceiling."Lucien... anyone could walk in," I whispered, my voice laced with a breathless thrill. "Daniel, for example. Or Celestine." I gestured subtly toward the small, blinking red light of the
Lucien leaned in, his hands slamming onto the marble on both sides of my stool, locking me in once again. His dark, pitch-black eyes bore into mine from inches away, his jaw clenched so hard the muscle pulsed under his skin."Do you want Daniel to fuck you like I did?" he growled, the gravel in his voice scraping against the quiet room.I looked at him, completely unbothered by the sheer aggression radiating off his massive frame. It's as if I could already smell this question from miles away. Well, it was about time. He was way too possessive to keep it to himself for much longer.I set my fork back down onto the plate with a quiet, metallic clink."Is that what this is about?" I asked, my voice smooth, cool, and devoid of a single trace of fear. "To you, Lucien, do you think I'm getting close to your second in command just so I can spread my legs for him? Is that the kind of girl I come off as to you?"Lucien went completely quiet, his broad chest stilling as his jaw locked tigh
I threw off the heavy blanket, slid my legs over the edge of the bed, and slipped my hand into his warm palm. His fingers instantly folded over mine, holding tight as he led me out into the cool, silent corridors of the sub-level compound.The main floor was bathed in shadows, save for the low emergency strip lights lining the baseboards. The kitchen was completely empty, the stainless-steel appliances gleaming under the faint blue glow of the digital clock on the wall.Lucien guided me to one of the high leather stools at the island, gently pressing down on my shoulder until I sat."Stay put," he commanded in a low purr.He walked around the counter, opening the refrigerator and pulling out a covered plate of slow-roasted beef, rich gravy, and roasted vegetables that had clearly been set aside for dinner earlier.He popped it into the microwave, setting the timer before leaning his back against the counter, crossing his arms over his bare, tattooed chest while he watched me.For
The quiet click of the door lock breaking open barely registered in the dark room.Lucien stepped inside, his broad shoulders carrying the weight of a long day spent managing supply lines and perimeter defenses. He pulled off his watch, tossing it onto the dresser, ready to collapse beside me—only for his dark, icy eyes to land on the bed.The air in the room instantly dropped below freezing.Daniel was sound asleep behind me, one arm locked securely around my waist, his nose buried into the warm crook of my neck. Meanwhile, I was fast asleep, completely unbothered, clutching a long, soft pillow tightly to my chest.Lucien stood at the foot of the bed for five agonizing seconds. He didn't yell. He didn't draw a gun. Instead, a low, dangerous growl—almost silent, like a predator marking its ground—vibrated deep within his heavy chest.He moved like a shadow.Without a word, Lucien leaned over the bed, his massive hand clamping around Daniel’s shoulder with a grip tight enough to
Forget the facade of being a pretty girl with a good figure, thanks to my system I was able to learn even the hardest of combat skills and gain abilities, like ‘swift’ and ‘strength buffs.’I did have to clear a few missions to earn points and buy these skills, but every dime of it was well damn worth it. Now, not even a veteran like Celestine was a match for me. Celestine gasped, her breath catching violently in her throat as the joint in her wrist creaked under the pressure. The sudden, terrifying speed of my movement had caught her entirely off guard, shattering whatever illusion she had that I was just a soft, helpless civilian riding the boss's coattails.Her fingers twitched against the cold grip of her firearm, her pride warring furiously with the sharp pain shooting up her arm."Let go of me," she hissed, her teeth bared like a cornered animal."I said, take your hand off the grip," I repeated, my voice deathly quiet, applying just enough extra pressure to send a clear, u
Celestine’s jaw clenched, but she complied, sliding a thin, encrypted tablet from her tactical vest and tossing it onto the kitchen island toward Daniel.Daniel caught it effortlessly with one hand, his fingers slipping off my shoulders as he took a step back, tapping the screen with a lazy smirk. "Always a pleasure doing business with you, Carter," he drawled, casting her an infuriatingly pleasant wink.Celestine ignored him completely. She took one last, long look at me—taking in my posture, my calm expression, and the absolute lack of fear in my eyes—before turning on her heel. Her boots sounded heavily against the polished floor as she headed back down the corridor, the doors closing behind her with a soft, pneumatic hiss.The silence that followed was thick."Well," Daniel murmured, leaning against the counter and tossing the tablet onto the marble surface. "She seems delightful as always.""She knows her place," Lucien said softly, his voice carrying a dangerous, low edg







