His lustful love
he whispered excitedly, his fingers grazing the edge of the box.
In his excitement, his hand accidentally bumped into a stack of utensils, sending them crashing to the ground with a loud clang. Lucas froze for a moment, wide-eyed, but when no one came rushing in, he shrugged and snatched the cookies. He jumped off the stool, hugging the packet tightly to his chest like a prized treasure.
Back in Aurora’s room, Lucas found her still asleep. He gave her a quick glance but didn’t bother to wake her again, content to munch on his newfound snack.