María's pov- I snapped my eyes open with a fright at the sound of the door clicking shut.  

 "Then how was it that he was still able to put his filthy hands on Marìa, You have the best aim out of all of us in this room" Lorenzo snarled.  Does he think I just didn't bother? What exactly would he have had me do, shoot him as he used María as a shield?  

I rolled my eyes Reaching my hand out taking a hold of the bottle of whiskey once again.  Before it could reach my lips Lucien snatched it from my hand.  I frowned up at him.  "You've had enough María," He said in warning.  Rolling my eyes again I turned away from him taking the glass of whiskey that was in front of Marcel.  Ignoring the feel of everyone's eyes on me I brought the glass to my lips gulping its contents in one swig.  "ENOUGH MARÍA" Lucien said, raising his voice clearly angry as he once again snatched the glass from my hand. I was beyond angry, first she shows up not taking her eyes off of Lucien.  Now Lucien thinks it's okay to tell me how much I can and can't drink, who is he to think he can control me like that?  "I have been

I looked at her strangely. What's with all these kinds of questions our gossips aren't usually this intense. She was worriedly prying.  "No, I don't think that's the case. It's just when I'm with the guys and Lucien I feel at my safest. But when it comes to being alone I don't feel that I'm strong enough to protect myself" I took a deep breath.  "When that guard put his hand to my waist to stop me passing I completely freaked, I'm not entirely sure of why I did. I don't know, I think my senses are just on high alert after last night" I told her truthfully.  Aimee silently nodded her head, Her eyes on something behind me. I spun around to come face to face with Diego. Shit! Did he hear all that?  "How long have you been standing there? And how much of that did you hear?" I asked a little worried he's been here the whole time. "Enough to let

My whole body was aching and I've barely moved a muscle since I woke up.  Last Night was out of this world, I feel more connected to Lucien now that we had made love. I rolled over to face Lucien and to my surprise he was already awake, a sweet smile upon his lips.  "Morning" He greeted huskily. I smiled, I couldn't help it. I was in a giddy Mood. I was wholeheartedly happy.  I bit my lip growing nervous as Lucien's gaze stayed trained on me.  A look I couldn't quite decipher upon his defined features.   "Why are you looking at me like that?" I questioned.  "Is it wrong for me to watch you?"He ignored my question asking me one of his own.  "No, not wrong, just creepy" I teased playfully.  Lucien chuckled, showing me his bright white