"Travis," Luna mumbled."What are you doing?" Luna asked.Travis fell silent and gazed at Luna momentarily before putting that smile back on. "I thought that was Lucas in there," Travis said."He's still in the ballroom," Luna replied, narrowing her eyes at Travis, suspecting he hadn't just bumped into Lucas downstairs."Oh, I didn't see him. Maybe he's chatting with other guests," Travis answered, tilting his head slightly and looking into Luna's room. Luna quickly blocked Travis's view by standing in front of him and crossing her arms."So, it seems like you have no reason to stand here anymore, right?" Luna asked, causing Travis to raise an eyebrow, giving her an unreadable look."Why are you looking at me like that?" Luna inquired, but Travis didn't answer. Instead, he took a step forward, moving closer to Luna, who instinctively moved back. Travis halted right in front of Luna, only a few centimeters away. He put his hands in his trouser pockets and continued to gaze at Luna, mak
For a moment, Lucas shifted his gaze around the ballroom as if searching for someone. Yes, it was still his wedding reception with Luna, but currently, he was the only one welcoming guests while his partner was probably fast asleep in their room. It's okay, no problem, because he had instructed Luna to rest.Lucas glanced at his wristwatch. The party would be ending soon, as it was almost midnight. He focused even more on finding someone who had been missing since earlier."Has she gone home?" Lucas murmured. But that couldn't be the case; Selena would have bid him farewell before leaving the party, Lucas thought. He stepped into the center of the ballroom, exchanging greetings with a few guests, until his gaze settled on the person he had been looking for."Is it possible she already left?" Lucas wondered. But no, Selena would have said goodbye to him before departing, Lucas reasoned. He quickened his pace toward Selena, his eyebrows furrowing when he realized she was engaged in a li
That word was now running through Luna's mind. She kept her eyes closed, continuing to savor the comfort and warmth she was feeling at the moment. She was even reluctant to open her eyes. She couldn't remember the last time she had slept this soundly.However, a little while later, Luna jolted as she felt something encircling her waist, pulling her closer to where she felt the most comfortable. Luna kept her eyes closed and could hear the sound of someone's breathing and heartbeat.Wait, this isn't my heartbeat.She then moved her hand to feel what was near her. Her hand touched something soft, and beneath that, she could feel a broad chest. Luna's eyes shot open as she was shocked to see Lucas' sleeping face. He was tightly holding her in his embrace.Luna blinked her eyes a few times. How did he end up so close? Where did that damn bolster pillow that was supposed to separate them last night go, Luna wondered.Before he wakes up, I need to move away, Luna thought, trying to gently l
"Is there no other room in this mansion for me?" Luna asked, now standing with her hands on her hips in the middle of Lucas's office. Lucas merely glanced at Luna for a moment before returning his attention to the papers in front of him."That's the rule," Lucas replied curtly."Rule? You're the one who made the rule?" Luna questioned."No, but it's our agreement," Lucas answered, now not bothering to look at Luna who was displaying her emotions on her face."I never felt like we agreed to something like this," Luna retorted."We agreed to get married, didn't we? And isn't it typical for a husband and wife to sleep in the same room?" Lucas replied nonchalantly, causing Luna to clench her teeth in frustration.What the hell? Luna thought, irritated by this ridiculous agreement. "But if you insist on separate rooms, you can ask for permission from your grandfather first. How about that?" Lucas said with a maddening smile directed at Luna."You're acting like a child. Why would I complai
The last question from Luna left Carlos and Lucas momentarily speechless, staring at her. Luna, however, maintained her indifferent expression even though her question was a fairly common one."Are you sure you're asking that?" Lucas inquired."Yes, of course. Wasn't my previous statement clear enough?" Luna replied, and Lucas glanced briefly at Carlos.Carlos, who had been feeling uncomfortable being caught between them, cleared his throat before he attempted to stand up from his seat. "If that's the case, I'll take my leave. I'll report back later, Sir," Carlos said, but before he could fully straighten himself up, Luna spoke up again."Where are you going?" Luna asked."I need to attend to my duties, ma'am," Carlos answered."No, stay. I might need your assistance," Luna said, causing Carlos to briefly glance at Lucas. It seemed Carlos understood the meaning behind Lucas's gaze, and after a nod from Lucas, Carlos resumed his seat."So, what's your answer?" Luna asked, referring to
Luna stepped out of Lucas's car, occasionally adjusting her black outfit that clung to her body. After her successful intimidation, Lucas had indeed waited for her and they were going out together. To her relief, Luna's attire matched the venue they were heading to - a club in downtown Los Angeles. Her mini dress fit snugly, with straps revealing her shoulders and exposing parts of her back. Luna tied her hair into a ponytail, revealing even more of her back. Lucas briefly glanced at her before speaking."Put this on!" Lucas handed her a denim jacket.Luna hesitated and looked at the jacket he had offered. "No, why would I wear that? It doesn't match my outfit's concept," she replied nonchalantly."In that case, we might as well go back home," Lucas said, turning to head back to his car. However, Luna's voice stopped him in his tracks once again."Why should I do that? Are you new to going to clubs? Don't you see that people in there practically dress like they're almost naked?" Luna
Luna threw her small bag in a random direction before walking toward the dressing room. She glanced at the door as it opened, then averted her gaze again. Lucas approached her."Are you angry?" Lucas asked, causing Luna to look at him."Do I look angry?" Luna shot back, her gaze sharp and piercing."I'm not angry, but I just want to kill that guy," Luna replied, picking up her nightgown and casually removing the black dress she was wearing. She replaced it with the nightgown right in front of Lucas, who observed her back without much concern.Luna then turned around after putting on the nightgown, heading to the vanity table. She went through her nightly skincare routine, absentmindedly applying creams on her face. Through the large mirror in front of her, she could see Lucas leaving the dressing room, dressed in his own attire."I didn't know it was you," Lucas stated, looking a
Lucas truly took her to the Alvarez family's residence. Upon arriving at the main door, Luna and Lucas were immediately welcomed by Adam and his two daughters, Alana and Alexa, who were Lucas's aunts. Not to forget their three children: Jordan, Jodi, and Noah.Jodi and Jordan are the children of Alana Alvarez, while Noah is Alexa Alvarez's child. Despite Adam having three grandsons - Jordan, Noah, and Lucas - it's Lucas who holds the entirety of the Alvarez assets. This is because he's the only grandson of the late Martin Alvarez, the only son.Alana and Alexa warmly approached Luna and invited her for a chat in the family room before their lunch event. Meanwhile, Adam and the other men chose the lounge near the garden to discuss their business.Luna's gaze shifted to Jodi, who seemed indifferent to the conversation initiated by Alana and Alexa. Jodi opted to read a magazine on her lap, unlike her mother, who appeared a