All Chapters of A Whole New World: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

He turned his head slightly and called over his shoulder, “Sugar?” And there she was. She came to the door like she had just been interrupted from rolling in rose petals and designer perfume. Her eyes met mine and I saw the shift in her. She recognized me. But when Jason asked, “You know her?” she

Lucian shook his head slowly. “Jason always chooses his location carefully,” he said. “He comes here because he knows no one will invade his privacy. That’s exactly why he picked Velvet Echo.” I crossed my arms and tilted my head. “So basically, this is a safe space for him.” Lucian nodded. “Yes

ESSENCE I narrowed my eyes at him, lips curling into a teasing smile. “No, Lucian. I mean… what do you love in a woman? Like—what’s your type? Chubby? Size 8? Tall with a neck like a giraffe?” He barely let me finish. “Essence. I’m attracted to Essence.” I snorted. “Okay, got it—Essence is cod

ESSENCE “Are you okay?” Lucian asked for the umpteenth time as he drove us home, one hand on the wheel and the other gently resting on my thigh like I might float away if he let go. I nodded once again, but my nod felt like a lie. “I don’t know,” I finally muttered, staring out the window like I w

ESSENCE I closed my eyes the moment Lucian's hands returned to my skin. I’d like to say I was relaxed, but the truth? I was tense for all the wrong reasons—and all the right ones too. His fingers moved over my back with slow, practiced strokes. Warm palms, confident pressure. Up along my shoulde