THE NEXT DAY."I had expected them to react, given what happened in Russia, but I didn't anticipate it to be this soon," Lucian remarked, his voice filled with a mix of frustration and concern. He walked into his office, accompanied by Drake and Enzo.Enzo voiced his unease, questioning the timing and the manner in which they were targeted."Something doesn't feel right. Even if they were planning an attack, it can't be this soon. Besides, only our families know about your mansion. How did they manage to track us there?." he pondered aloud as they stepped further into the office."Exactly my thoughts, Enzo. I think there is still a rat among us." Lucian said, his voice laced with a hint of suspicion. He reached into his pocket, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it, the smoke curling around him in a cloud of contemplation.Enzo's frustration grew, and he couldn't help but let his anger slip out. "Who else could it be if not Ava!" he growled, his voice filled with bitterness. Lucian

Lucian slowly disengaged from Ava as he coughed nervously. Thoughts raced through his mind. How did she find out? Does she remember something?"Don't lie to me, Lucian! Is something wrong with me? Am I sick?" Ava asked fearfully, her voice filled with concern.Lucian took a deep breath, trying to compose himself. "I feel like you're hiding something from me because you probably think I can't handle it, but please just let me know if there's something wrong with me," Ava pleaded, tears welling up in her eyes. "First, I couldn't remember anything, and later I saw your wound healing by itself! If care isn't taken, I feel like I will go crazy soon!""No!" Lucian protested, his voice filled with reassurance. "You are perfectly fine, love! There's nothing wrong with you, okay?" He cupped her face gently, kissing her forehead."It's just... I... look, everything is fine. There is nothing wrong with you," Lucian said, his voice wavering slightly.Ava's worry persisted as she asked, "Then why

"What?!" Kayla exclaimed, unable to contain her surprise. Her outburst echoed through the mansion, drawing the attention of other guards nearby.“Is it not enough? We can get more from another…”“Not enough? Are you kidding ? It’s too much!”. Kayla yelled, cutting him short.“"Lucian, do you have any idea how many tampons a woman typically needs during her period? It's nowhere near a hundred! That's an excessive amount!". Kayla exclaimed, calling him by his name."I... I didn't know," he admitted. "I just wanted to make sure she had everything she needed. I didn't realise I went overboard."Kayla almost bursted out laughing at her boss’s facial expression.“What should I do? Should we throw them away?.” He asked, confusion written all over his face.“You should probably go to ava first! She might need them now!”.Kayla responded.“Oh right ava!”. Lucian murmurs heading inside. "Ava, Ava!" he called urgently, rushing into the room."I'm here!" she responded."What took you so long?" sh

Lucian was at his company when he received a call from Kayla saying ava was nowhere to be found. He almost went crazy as he dial Ava’s number.Ava's trembling voice came through the phone, "Lucian."The words hit Lucian like a punch to the gut, a mix of relief and anger swirling within him. "Where the fuck are you, Ava?" he demanded anxiously."At... my second house in Rue de Rivoli," she responded, her voice filled with fear.Before Lucian could process her answer, a loud bang echoed through the phone, causing him to leap out of his seat. Without a second thought, he sprinted outside towards his car, urgency propelling him forward."Why the fuck did you not take Kayla? Do not pass the front door! Get out of the house now! I'm on my way!" Lucian exclaimed, his voice filled with a mix of fear and determination, his mind racing with worry for Ava's safety.He dialed Ava's number again, desperation evident in his voice. "Do not hang up on me, do not hang up on me, Ava!" he pleaded, his t

Lucian was just coming out of the bathroom when he found Ava already awake on the bed, their eyes met as they stared at each other for some time before he looked away.He walked towards his drawal, pulling out a box from it, Ava’s eyes following his every move, now she was regretting not listening to him.She had waited for him for the whole night, falling asleep without knowing. She slowly stood up from the bed, hugging Lucian from behind, her soft and smooth body pressed against his.“I’m sorry!”. She whispered, as he turned around, she hugged him even tightly.“I was wrong! I should have taken Kayla with me and not made you worried like that!.” She said, raising her head as she stared at his gorgeous blackish green eyes. “Say something please!”. She whispered in a low voice.“I’m not mad at you love, and I’m sorry I shouldn’t have yelled at you like that!”. He whispered, kissing her forehead. Ava shakes her head, “No, it was my fault.” She tiptoed a little, locking her lips on