I didn’t know how I felt about returning home, I just knew that LA had eaten me up and spit me back out. Living in New York most of my life I was ready for the people, I was ready for the adventure, I just hadn’t been ready for the betrayal. Nobody ever really wants to move back home and I was no exception. In fact, my parents didn’t even know I was on my way but I knew my room would be just as I had left it and that made me feel somewhat better.My parent’s house had always seemed like a safe haven to me and that’s exactly what I needed right now. I needed to find myself and pull myself back together. I knew they wouldn’t mind me just popping up, they were never home much anyway. As soon as I had graduated they had begun traveling a couple of times a year. My brother Cody, last I had heard from my parents, was in and out of their house on what seemed to be a weekly basis. They never said it but I was pretty sure he was on drugs again.Turning down our street I felt some

Lucas ended up ordering for me after asking me a couple of questions about what I liked and didn’t like. I had been nervous about what they would bring me but I was pleasantly surprised by the fish and asparagus cooked in a butter sauce that was sat in front of me. Lucas had ordered something similar that came with pasta.“So what are your plans now that you are home?” he asked me.I took a bite of my fish looking up at him shrugging before I sat my fork down, “I don’t know honestly. My plan is to move here to the City but first I have to find a job that will pay enough for me to live here, or at least drive back and forth.” I looked up, “so, I guess time will tell.”Lucas took a sip of his drink, “I actually know of an office where they are looking for a secretary. I could set you up an interview if you want.”Looking up at him I saw his dark eyes watching me, “I would appreciate it but I

As we walked closer to my car I reached out and grabbed Lucas’s hand. “I can’t accept all of this.”Lucas arched his brow looking down at me, “you can and you will. Go home and get your stuff. I will meet you at your apartment to give you the keys.”I opened my mouth to speak again but Lucas shook his head looking down at his watch, “I’m running late Taylor, we can argue about this later. I will text you the address.”I watched in shock as he turned and walked the other way, leaving me beside my car. He acted as if this was something people did every day. Who the hell was he? Getting in I looked at the papers that Jack had given me. It included a VIP parking tag that I immediately put in my window glad that at least I wouldn’t have to worry about parking.Once home I walked in seeing Cody in the kitchen. He looked up at me frowning, “ where have you been dressed like that?”I r

Lucas didn’t say much as we drove to the club, I had thought about talking to him about the apartment on the way but decided against it. He had placed his free hand on my left thigh and my heart about stopped. I knew he was aware of the way he was affecting me just by the smirk he had on his face.A valet met us out front and took his car, Lucas held out his arm letting me take it as we walked into his club. I felt eyes on us the minute we walked inside. Looking up at Lucas I saw he was unfazed. I’m sure he was used to all the attention.A man walked up to us and started talking to Lucas low enough I couldn’t make out what he was saying. Lucas nodded guiding me to the stairs that lead up to the VIP section. I had to resist the urge to tug at my dress as we walked up the stairs. The guy Lucas had been talking to he had introduced as David.Once upstairs several people greeted Lucas, most calling him by his last name. I seemed to draw lots of att

Waking up in an empty bed I stretched not really wanting to leave the warmth of the covers but I had needs that couldn't wait. After using the bathroom I walked back into the room noticing that my dress was missing and in its place were clothes that I recognized from my own house. I frowned as I pulled my clothes on, when had Levi gone to my house? I didn't know how I felt about him just coming and going from my house as he pleased. Seeing my purse on his dresser I pulled my phone out. It was almost dead but I did see it was a little after 11 am. Opening the bedroom door I made my way down the stairs and paused listening for any sign of life. Not hearing anything I walked toward the kitchen and came across Lucas in his office.Pausing in the door I saw Lucas look up at me, "I was beginning to think you were going to sleep all morning."I looked down feeling my face blush, “we were up late and ...”He laughed, “and I wore your ass o