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Chapter 52. Tensed state

작가: Irene Izuakor
last update 최신 업데이트: 2026-02-03 04:41:53

Lucas instinctively flexed his fingers, then stopped, as if caught. It wasn't due to pain but due to the sensation Alex’s touch gave him. “It’s nothing,” he murmured, forcing a small smile.

Alex wasn’t convinced. He reached out, careful, his fingers hovering before lightly taking Lucas’s hand. “You don’t wince over nothing,” he said quietly. “Talk to me. I need to know you’re okay.”

“Yeah, I’m okay. It doesn’t hurt that much,” Lucas said quickly, the words tumbling out as if speed alone c
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    Lucas managed and responded, “He is not bad. He is a cute man.” “Exactly, he is so gorgeous and breathtaking. I called him a while ago, but he was busy. I hope he calls me back.” Lucas felt jealousy grip him. “Nat, maybe you should forget about…” “Talking to him?” Nathan cut in.“Come on Luc, you don't understand how I feel about him. Trust me if you're into guys, you will eye him. Everything about him is awesome. I don't even know if I'm obsessed with him because I still miss him a lot and I wanted to try to win him over. What do you think, Luc?” “Nat, I don't know what to think right now,” Lucas muttered, his heart aching. Nathan chortled at that. “Don't worry, okay. I will just try. If I fail, I will cry on your shoulder. And Lucas?” “Yes?” “I meant it,” Nathan said sincerely. “For your new job, put in your best, try one of your new recipes. Serve him to taste, my Alex likes getting practical. Take care of yourself, okay.” “Thank you, Nat,” Lucas replied s

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    He felt uncomfortable about the fact that Lucas and Nathan knew each other. His countenance changed on seeing Nathan’s name but he covered it up immediately, dropping the phone back without answering the call. Then he turned back to Lucas with a light smile. “Maybe in the future we’ll get practical together,” he added quickly, lips curving into a teasing smile. “Or even compete over who can create a better recipe. I believe I can win you over.” “Hm. Don’t be so sure about that,” Lucas shot back, scrunching his face into an exaggerated, playful glare. They burst into laughter, the sound easy and unguarded, filling the small space between them. The conversation drifted on with short stories, jokes, light confessions, but carefully avoiding anything too deep. It was just enough to feel close but not enough to feel dangerous. Later, the car slowed at Lucas’s stop. “What about your friend, Nathan?” Alex asked out of curiosity, though his eyes flicked toward Lucas. “Is he around

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    Alex’s hand slid to Lucas’s back, holding him closer as if he had been waiting forever for the moment. Lucas let himself sink into it, eyes closed, the world narrowing down to the feel of Alex’s lips, and the steady rhythm of his breathing. For a brief, fragile moment, everything else…his father, the threat, his secret…all faded away.The only thing that mattered was them standing there engrossed in their affection. After they pulled away they stayed like that for a while, staring at each other, no words, heart thudding with unexplainable emotion. Alex’s arms were around Lucas, loose but certain, as if he were afraid that tightening them might break the moment. Lucas moved resting his head against Alex’s shoulder, breathing slowly for the first time in what felt like hours. The world had gone quiet, but it felt warm and safe. Alex pressed a light kiss to Lucas’s hair, then another to his temple, nothing demanding, just presence. Lucas closed his eyes, letting it linger, le

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    Then he paused to breathe as the screen kept flashing and buzzing with a distracting sound.His facial expression changed as he saw the caller. Alex noticed instantly. “Lucas?” he asked softly with a concerned voice. “Who is it?” Lucas stood up too fast, the couch scraping faintly behind him. “I have to take this,” he said quickly, almost breathless without revealing who it was. “I’m sorry, I really need to…just give me a minute, okay?” He didn’t wait for an answer.He turned away, pacing a few steps, pressing the phone to his ear as if it were a lifeline and a threat all at once. His free hand raked through his hair, nails biting into his scalp as he tried to steady himself. “What the heck is the matter with him? Did he want me to jump into the ocean before he would let me alone?” Alex jerked at his words but remained seated. He kept watching him…watching the tension in Lucas’s shoulders, the way his voice dropped too low to hear. Then the way he kept glancing back li

  • UNCHARTED PATH    Chapter 52. Tensed state

    Lucas instinctively flexed his fingers, then stopped, as if caught. It wasn't due to pain but due to the sensation Alex’s touch gave him. “It’s nothing,” he murmured, forcing a small smile. Alex wasn’t convinced. He reached out, careful, his fingers hovering before lightly taking Lucas’s hand. “You don’t wince over nothing,” he said quietly. “Talk to me. I need to know you’re okay.” “Yeah, I’m okay. It doesn’t hurt that much,” Lucas said quickly, the words tumbling out as if speed alone could make them true. “I was just rushing to get the order out on time, that’s all. I probably stressed it a bit.” Even as he spoke, the explanation felt thin, more for himself than for Alex. He drew a slow breath, forcing his shoulders to relax and his pulse to settle. “Stay calm, keep it together, guy. You know what you want.” He muttered within himself praying Alex wouldn't bring up last night's discussion or the Club Unite kiss. Because he knew the moment he brought any of them up,

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