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Chapter 56
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2021-01-14 15:37:55Lucas POV
I take Ash's hand as we walk into the warehouse. I'm not about to let anything happen to her, because even a single scratch on her arm, could lead to Elaine not ever talking to me in this life. She's already being so suspicious of me. Since she found out that little mystery of me being in the house of the Riveras the night of the murder, I've been threading thinly.
"Stay close toe at all times" I tell Ash and she rolls her eyes but still nod. The place is quiet just like Larry and Riley said. Old books are stocked in corners of shelves, there are cobwebs hanging around the place, dust on every table, and rats scurrying around. It's like no one has been in here for days. But Riley said the man that's been harrassing Ash was tracked to this warehouse, that means there's got to be something here. Anything actually, that even proves why he's a threat.
"Look around" I say to Riley, meanwhile, taking m
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Lucas POVI take Ash's hand as we walk into the warehouse. I'm not about to let anything happen to her, because even a single scratch on her arm, could lead to Elaine not ever talking to me in this life. She's already being so suspicious of me. Since she found out that little mystery of me being in the house of the Riveras the night of the murder, I've been threading thinly."Stay close toe at all times" I tell Ash and she rolls her eyes but still nod. The place is quiet just like Larry and Riley said. Old books are stocked in corners of shelves, there are cobwebs hanging around the place, dust on every table, and rats scurrying around. It's like no one has been in here for days. But Riley said the man that's been harrassing Ash was tracked to this warehouse, that means there's got to be something here. Anything actually, that even proves why he's a threat."Look around" I say to Riley, meanwhile, taking m
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Lucas POVI take Ash's hand as we walk into the warehouse. I'm not about to let anything happen to her, because even a single scratch on her arm, could lead to Elaine not ever talking to me in this life. She's already being so suspicious of me. Since she found out that little mystery of me being in the house of the Riveras the night of the murder, I've been threading thinly."Stay close toe at all times" I tell Ash and she rolls her eyes but still nod. The place is quiet just like Larry and Riley said. Old books are stocked in corners of shelves, there are cobwebs hanging around the place, dust on every table, and rats scurrying around. It's like no one has been in here for days. But Riley said the man that's been harrassing Ash was tracked to this warehouse, that means there's got to be something here. Anything actually, that even proves why he's a threat."Look around" I say to Riley, meanwhile, taking m
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My arms go round Lucas neck as he delves his head in the crook of my neck. He trailers kisses along my neck, his hands gripping my hips tight. I shake under him as he lowers his head to grab a breast into his mouth. My eyes roll, my head hitting the head board.I pull away from him, sitting up. My fingers loosed the knot of my sleeping gown to reveal a very sexy lace nightgown. It's short and exposes my nipple through the net. I went through a lot to get this before the travel and I just had to use it, despite his mom almost spoiling our evening. His eyes roam round my body like a lustful man."Say something" I whine, feeling as if I did too much."I'm hard" he stated and I bite my lips, chuckling. Of all things to say? That was pretty obvious. I lean on top of him, kissing him again."Ah God!" I breathe out as Lucas hand travel down my back, finding dampness coating my skin. With one hand wrapped ar
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My wife, my wife! It kept ringing in my head that were fooling the old woman. Well, she's not that old. Aside from her fancy looking great hair, she's got an angels face, so young and pretty like a sweet sixteen."Nice to meet you, Mrs Grayson". I finally spoke, stretching my arms out to her, not sure if that was the best thing to do, but I did it anyway and now, she's looking at me as if I'm the world's biggest clown.She turned to Lucas. "Cassy is here. Did you know?"Cassy?! My heart beat faster, three times more than it should, normally. Lucas eyes cross over, a little frown on his face as he glared at his mother."I just introduced you to my wife and you bring up Cassy?" He huffs at her. The older woman like perplexed as she stared at her son, her yes wide opened."I don't know this girl, son. Now, you can't just take any girl you see in a bar and wife her. That's not how I r
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"I can't believe I'm actually doing this". I huff, turning to Lucas. He has a slight smile on his face and I try to guess what he is thinking. If course! He's finding all these very funny but it's not to me."What are you nervous about?" He asks me."Meeting your mom and that's just one. Two, what if I'm recognised"He pulls me into his arms, kissing the tip of my head. "Honey, it's a mask ball. I'm pretty sure no one would know anyone"Oh yeah! Curse my little brain for not thinking ahead. But still, I can't wear a mask while greeting his mom. She'd just think I'm weird. And what if that girl, Lucas used to like is at he ball, would it make all this more awkward. Why ask? Yes, it would've awkward."I see you're nervous but my mom don't bite.""It's not your mom anymore" I pout and he reaches down to kiss my lips."What then?"I bite on my
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