Temptation...

Malcolm laid Lauren on the bed with care and then rang the bell on the wall. A maid appeared seconds later.

  “Pack our bags. We’re leaving in a few minutes.” Malcolm spoke, his anger very visible in his voice.

  “Malcolm,” Lauren called out.

  “Not a single word, Michelle.” He barked and then hissed. How did it come to this? How did it come to a point where every single thing about this woman affected him so much! Why was the urge to protect her from the claws of his family so strong that even he cannot fight it? He hit the wall with his fist. He couldn’t remember the last time he was this weak because of a woman. Sensing her Master’s anger, the maid took to her heels closing the door quietly behind her.

Lauren got up from the bed and approached him. She had never seen him so conflicted before. The Malcolm she knew was always calm and composed even in the face of danger. It made her mor