《Tempted To Claim All Three 》全部章節：第 71 章 - 第 80 章

Cassie’s povAsher stood there for what felt like forever, his eyes locked on mine. The bruise along his jaw was already darkening, the cut above his brow still glistening under the harsh lights. My heart hammered so hard I could feel it in my throat. He exhaled slowly, then turned toward the handler standing in the doorway. “Tell them I’m out.”The words landed like a bomb in the small room. One of the medical guys muttered a curse. The handler’s eyes widened. “Mr. Asher, the bets are already…”“I said I’m out.” Asher’s voice was calm, final. He reached for his shirt on the bench and pulled it over his head with a slight wince that made my chest tighten.I stood frozen, shock rippling through me. He was really doing it. He was choosing me. Over whatever this place meant to him, over the next fight, over the steroids and the pain. Tears I’d barely held back earlier threatened to spill again, but I blinked them away fiercely.The two men who had been working on him followed us as Ashe

Cassie's pov“Lily?” My eyes went wide open. “W-what are you doing here?”Her jaw gaped open, her eyes dancing from Luka to me. “You guys do it every time or what?” She whipped her gaze back to Luka. “Are you seriously planning on killing my friend? At this rate, she’s definitely getting pregnant.”My cheeks flushed red. “Don’t say it that way, Lily.” I draped the sheets over my head, peeking from a small hole to see them.“There’s a thing called knocking you know.” Luka frowned, brushing his hand through his hair, letting his muscles flex. “You really had to ruin the fun.”“Well she’s taking a no fuck vacation tonight, her system has definitely had enough.” Lily folded her hand over her chest. Turning her head to me she continued. “I texted you numerous times that I was coming over and when you didn’t respond I got worried and had to come over.”I popped the sheets off and was about to jump off the bed when Luka pulled me to him. “Where do you think you’re going?”“Can we not do this

Cassie's pov I clutched the notepad and pen like they were my only lifelines, my knuckles turning white as I approached the table of five guys. They were loud, obnoxious, and clearly already half-drunk despite it being barely nine in the morning. Their laughter echoed off the cafe walls, making the few other customers glance over with annoyance.Great. First day and I get the rowdy crowd.“Hi there,” I said, forcing a smile that felt more like a grimace. “What can I get for you gentlemen today?”The ringleader, a tall, broad-shouldered guy with piercing blue eyes and a cocky smirk leaned back in his chair, letting his gaze travel slowly down my body. I felt my skin crawl under his inspection.“Well, well, well,” he drawled, exchanging knowing glances with his friends. “Look what the cat dragged in. Isn't this the girl from Professor Morrison's creative writing class?”My stomach dropped. Of course, they recognized me. I'd been trying to keep my head down, stay invisible, but apparent

Cassie’s Pov I blinked my eyes open, my head stinging in pain as I recalled what had happened while looking around the dark alley. “What had happened?” I grumbled, trying to push my hand up but ended up being restricted by the ropes bound to my wrists. It had grazed the flesh that I had begun to feel the pain. I recalled the hand that had clamped around my mouth with that scented napkin that put me off. Luka! Where is Luka? I looked around but he wasn’t anywhere. “Seems sleeping beauty is now awake.” I heard his familiar voice sing as he came from behind a wall… Derek. A dark smile curled up his lips. “Thought it would take longer, glad you didn’t disappoint me.” I gritted my teeth, eyes blazing with fury at him. “You lunatic, you have no idea what you have done, if Luka finds me-” He walked up to me, his two fingers raising my chin. “Of course he’s going to find you but…” he leaned closer. “That would be after our play time.” He winked, placing a kiss on my cheek. God I could

Cassie’s pov The heat was spreading like wildfire under my skin. My breath came in short gasps as Luka carried me from the bathroom, water still dripping from our bodies onto the floor. The towel he’d wrapped around had slipped halfway off. All I could focus on was the warmth of his chest against my cheek. He lowered me onto the bed gently, trying to pull back so he could stand, but my legs wrapped tightly around his waist, locking my ankles behind his back. My arms circled his neck, pulling him down with me. “Don’t let me go,” I whispered, my voice hoarse and desperate. “Luka, please… don’t leave me.” “Cassie,” he murmured, his forehead resting against mine. His hands braced on either side of my head. “I just want to get you some water. You’re burning up. You need to stay hydrated..” I cut him off by kissing him. It wasn’t soft or sweet. My lips crashed against his as if he were the only thing keeping me awake. “I need you,” I gasped against his mouth, rolling my hips up i